FORD CORTINA WBC490J has 24 MOTs

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This 1970 FORD CORTINA has Passed 20 MOTs and Failed 4 times since 2006

This vehicle is over 40 years old and does not legally require an MOT.

The most recent MOT was PASSED at 75,069 miles 9 months ago on Thursday 14th August 2025 at 15:20.

The current MOT will expire in 4 months on Friday 21st August 2026.

The current Tax will expire in 1 year on Saturday 1st May 2027.

WBC490J MOT History

ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage
PASSED21ST AUGUST 202675,069 MI
FAILED14TH AUGUST 202575,069 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Rear Brakes Imbalanced Across An Axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
PASSED5TH AUGUST 202421ST AUGUST 202574,947 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Front Inner Wing Corroded
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Steering Linkage Ball Joint Has Slight Play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
PASSED9TH AUGUST 202321ST AUGUST 202474,916 MI
PASSED3RD AUGUST 202221ST AUGUST 202374,780 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Vehicle Structure Is Corroded But Structural Rigidity Is Not Significantly Reduced Inner Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Vehicle Structure Is Corroded But Structural Rigidity Is Not Significantly Reduced Offside Rear Chassis Rail (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Vehicle Structure Is Corroded But Structural Rigidity Is Not Significantly Reduced Nearside Front Inner Wheel Arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
PASSED23RD JULY 202121ST AUGUST 202274,477 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Slight Dampness Of Oil Around Gearbox
  2. ADVISORY - Slight Dampness Of Oil Around Rear Diff
  3. ADVISORY - Corrosion To Offside Rear Wheel Arch By Jacking Point
PASSED4TH AUGUST 202021ST AUGUST 202174,233 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Vehicle Structure Is Corroded But Structural Rigidity Is Not Significantly Reduced Both Front Inner Wings (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Rear Shock Absorbers Has Slight External Damage To The Casing Both (5.3.2 (b))
  3. ADVISORY - Slight Dampness Around Gear Box
PASSED17TH AUGUST 201921ST AUGUST 202074,102 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Vehicle Structure Is Corroded But Structural Rigidity Is Not Significantly Reduced Both Front Inner Wings (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Slight Dampness Around Gearbox
  3. ADVISORY - Rear Shock Absorbers Has Slight External Damage To The Casing Both (5.3.2 (b))
PASSED18TH AUGUST 201821ST AUGUST 201973,977 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Front Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing Both In Tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Front Lower Suspension Arm Ball Joint Has Slight Play Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Front Vehicle Structure Is Corroded But Structural Rigidity Is Not Significantly Reduced Both Inner Wings (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Slight Dampness Of Oil Around Gearbox And Oil Sump
  5. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  6. ADVISORY - Rear Shock Absorbers Has Slight External Damage To The Casing Both (5.3.2 (b))
  7. ADVISORY - Vehicle Structure Is Corroded But Structural Rigidity Is Not Significantly Reduced Both Rear Quarter Panels By Spare Wheel Carrier (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  8. ADVISORY - Exhaust Mounting Defective By Chassis Rail Cracked (6.1.2 (a))
PASSED22ND JULY 201721ST AUGUST 201873,958 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Both Front Tyre Slight Cracking In Tread
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Lower Suspension Arm Has Slight Play In A Ball Joint (2.4.g.2)
  3. ADVISORY - Rear Shock Absorber Has Slight Corrosion To The Casing Both (2.7.2a)
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Body Has Slight Corrosion Inner Wheel Arch (6.1.b.2)
  5. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Body Has Slight Corrosion Spare Wheel Carrier (6.1.b.2)
  6. ADVISORY - Exhaust Mounting Rear Chassis Rail Cracked
PASSED30TH JULY 201621ST AUGUST 201773,888 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Both Front Tyres Slightly Cracking In Tread
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Vehicle Structure Has Slight Corrosion Chassis Rail (6.1.b.2)
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Lower Body Has Slight Corrosion Spare Wheel Carrier/wing Quarter Panel (6.1.b.2)
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Body Has Slight Corrosion Inner Wheel Arch (6.1.b.2)
  5. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Lower Suspension Arm Has Slight Play In A Ball Joint (2.4.g.2)
  6. ADVISORY - Rear Shock Absorber Has Slight Corrosion To The Casing Both (2.7.2a)
PASSED12TH AUGUST 201521ST AUGUST 201673,825 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Front Suspension Component Mounting Prescribed Area Is Corroded But Not Considered Excessive (2.4.a.3)
  2. ADVISORY - Rear Shock Absorber Has Slight External Damage To The Casing (2.7.2a)
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Front Subframe Mounting Prescribed Area Is Corroded But Not Considered Excessive (2.4.a.3)
  4. USER ENTERED - Both Front Tyres Cracking In Tread
  5. USER ENTERED - Slight Dampness Around Gearbox
  6. USER ENTERED - Slight Dampness Around Gearbox
  7. USER ENTERED - Slight Corrosion On Both Front Inner Wheel Arches
PASSED11TH AUGUST 201421ST AUGUST 201573,683 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Front Suspension Component Mounting Prescribed Area Is Corroded But Not Considered Excessive (2.4.a.3)
  2. ADVISORY - Front Anti-Roll Bar Synthetic Bush Deteriorated But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (2.4.g.2)
  3. ADVISORY - Rear Shock Absorber Has Slight External Damage To The Casing (2.7.2a)
  4. ADVISORY - Rear Leaf Spring Has A Slightly Deteriorated Shackle Pin Rubber Bush Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (2.4.b.2)
  5. USER ENTERED - Dampness Around Gearbox
  6. USER ENTERED - Dampness Around Rear Axle
  7. USER ENTERED - Both Front Tyres Cracking
  8. USER ENTERED - Corrosion On Both Front Inner Wheel Arches
  9. USER ENTERED - Slight Corrosion By Offside Front Jacking Point
PASSED17TH AUGUST 201321ST AUGUST 201473,397 MI
PASSED22ND AUGUST 201221ST AUGUST 201373,157 MI
FAILED31ST JULY 201273,155 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Nearside Headlamp Aim Too Low (1.8)
  2. FAIL - Offside Headlamp Aim Too Low (1.8)
  3. FAIL - Nearside Rear Leaf Spring Has Excessive Wear In A Shackle Pin And/or Bush (2.4.b.2)
  4. FAIL - Offside Rear Leaf Spring Has Excessive Wear In A Shackle Pin And/or Bush (2.4.b.2)
PASSED6TH AUGUST 201121ST AUGUST 201272,662 MI
PASSED5TH AUGUST 201021ST AUGUST 201172,164 MI
FAILED5TH AUGUST 201072,164 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Offside Windscreen Wiper Does Not Clear The Windscreen Effectively (8.2.2)
  2. FAIL - Offside Front Tyre Tread Depth Below Requirements Of 1.6mm (4.1.e.1)
  3. FAIL - Nearside Front Body Or Chassis Has Excessive Corrosion, Seriously Affecting Its Strength Within 30cm Of The Body Mountings (6.1.b.2)
PASSED29TH JULY 200921ST AUGUST 201071,511 MI
FAILED29TH JULY 200971,511 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Centre Brake Cable Has Wires Broken And Is Significantly Weakened (3.5.1b)
PASSED21ST AUGUST 200821ST AUGUST 200971,030 MI
PASSED28TH JULY 200721ST AUGUST 200876,704 MI
PASSED1ST AUGUST 200621ST AUGUST 200770,448 MI
ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage

WBC490J Passed/Failed

MOT Pass Rate: 83% | MOT Failure Rate: 17%

WBC490J MOT Comments

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WBC490J Mileage

Last recorded mileage: 75,069 miles | Average yearly mileage: 1,365 miles

WBC490J FAQs

This Ford Cortina with registration WBC490J was manufactured on Saturday 1st August 1970 so it is currently 56 years old. Its colour is Blue and it has a 1.6 litre Petrol engine.

The odometer reading at the last MOT in 2025 was 75,069 miles, so this Ford has travelled an average of 1,365 miles per year in the time it has been on the road.

We have a total of 24 MOTs on record for this Ford Cortina beginning with its first recorded MOT in 2006. We can see 4 of these tests have been MOT failures - this means WBC490J has a 83% MOT pass rate!

Over its lifetime, this Ford Cortina has had 41 Advisories, 0 PRS Notices, 0 Minor, 1 Major, 0 Dangerous and 8 Fail comments in its MOT History.

This Ford Cortina is currently Taxed and the Tax, or VED (Vehicle Excise Duty), is next due in 1 year on Saturday 1st May 2027 .

Does WBC490J have an active MOT?

Yes, as of Tuesday 28th April 2026 WBC490J does have an active MOT. However, this vehicle is over 40 years old and does not legally require an MOT. Read more

Is WBC490J Taxed?

Yes, as of Tuesday 28th April 2026 WBC490J does have Tax. Read more

When does WBC490J Tax expire?

The current Tax for WBC490J will expire in 1 year on Saturday 1st May 2027. If you are purchasing this vehicle, remember that the vehicle Tax cannot be transferred and you will need to re-tax the vehicle. Read more

When does WBC490J MOT expire?

The current MOT for WBC490J will expire in 4 months on Friday 21st August 2026. Read more

When did WBC490J have its most recent MOT?

The most recent MOT on record for WBC490J was on Thursday 14th August 2025 at 15:20. It Passed this MOT. Read more

How many times has WBC490J Passed an MOT?

Out of a total of 24 MOTs on record for WBC490J we can see 20 of these tests have been MOT Passes. Remember, digitised MOT records began in 2005 so MOT results prior to 2005 cannot be traced online. Read more

How many times has WBC490J Failed an MOT?

Out of a total of 24 MOTs on record for WBC490J we can see 4 of these tests have been MOT Failures. This means this vehicle has a 83% MOT pass rate! Read more

What Make and Model vehicle is WBC490J?

WBC490J is registered as a 1970 Ford Cortina. Read more

How many miles has WBC490J done?

The odometer reading for WBC490J at the last MOT in August 2025 was 75,069 miles. If the vehicle is still in use, it's likely the mileage has increased since then and up-to-date statistics will be provided at the next MOT. This vehicle has travelled an average of 1,365 miles per year. Read more

How old is WBC490J?

The vehicle WBC490J was manufactured in 1970 so it is currently 56 years old. It was first registered on Saturday 1st August 1970. Read more

What colour is WBC490J?

The official colour of WBC490J is recorded as Blue. Read more

What engine does WBC490J have?

WBC490J has a 1.6 litre Petrol engine. Read more

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