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1965 Ford Cortina 1.6L Petrol · BYD 44C

BYD 44C

1965 Ford Cortina (1.6L, petrol). First registered 11/02/1965. Recorded mileage 25,001 miles. MOT status: Expired. Taxed until 01/07/2026.

Make & Model
FORD CORTINA
Year / Origin
1965 · Birmingham
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Valid until 22/07/2026
Road Tax
Taxed (01/07/2026)
Recorded Mileage
25,001 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine
Petrol · 1.6L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 22/07/2026
Tax Status
Taxed
Tax due 01/07/2026
Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
1965
Engine
1558cc
Mechanical Assessment

AI-generated interpretation of this vehicle’s MOT record — not an official statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

The vehicle presents a high level of roadworthiness, maintaining a consistent clean record over the last five years. The most recent MOT test conducted on 10 July 2025 at 25,001 miles passed with no defects or advisories. This trend of clean passes dates back to 2021, indicating that the vehicle has been maintained to a standard that avoids immediate mechanical failure or structural decline. The" pattern is exceptionally low for a vehicle 61 years of age, averaging approximately 410 miles per annum. Between July 2021 and July 2025, the car covered only 2,032 miles, moving from 22,969 to 25,001 miles. This low usage suggests the vehicle is used only for leisure or has been stored for long periods. While this reduces wear on the drivetrain and braking components, it often leads to the degradation of rubber-based parts and fluids. Despite the clean digital history, a physical inspection must address the risks of stationary time common in low-mileage classic cars. A buyer should focus on the condition of the suspension bushes, brake lines, and seals, which can perish irrespective of mileage. Given the age of the Cortina, a thorough check for structural corrosion in the sills and floor pans is essential, as the MOT only identifies visible defects that impact safety standards.

BYD 44C Key Findings

  • 4 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 10/07/2025
  • 25,001 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
65
/ 100 · Average
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed
✓ Taxed
✓ Exceptional MOT pass rate (100%)
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BYD 44C Mileage History

  1. 13/07/202223,507 mi
  2. 19/07/202323,805 mi+298 mi
  3. 11/07/202424,303 mi+498 mi
  4. 10/07/202525,001 mi+698 mi

Average of roughly 499 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.

BYD 44C MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 23 Jul 2026, 02:00
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

4 MOT tests are recorded for this 1965 Ford Cortina (BYD 44C) between July 2022 and July 2025.

The record contains 4 passes and 0 failures.

No failures or advisories appear anywhere in the recorded tests, so the documented MOT record is relatively clean.

PASS
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ADVISORY

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