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AAR 448N

1974 Ford Cortina

Blue Petrol 1593cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Mar 2027
Tests19 (19 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

16,807 mi
Last recorded16,807 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 1974 Ford Cortina58,865 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAAR 448N
MakeFord
ModelCortina
Year1974
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,593cc

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MOT History

19 pass
Pass 25 Feb 2026 16,807 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2025 13,040 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2024 10,041 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2023 6,207 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2022 3,031 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2021 63 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2020 98,838 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2019 96,937 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2018 95,224 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2017 92,732 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2016 90,427 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2015 89,067 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2014 86,077 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2013 82,820 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 8 Mar 2012 77,985 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2011 71,521 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2010 64,597 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 7 Feb 2009 47,350 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2008 45,739 miles

How Reliable is the Ford Cortina?

Based on 56,538 MOT tests across 7,991 vehicles.

79.5%
Pass Rate
409
Miles/Year
63
Year Lifespan
7,991
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 2,806
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 1,355
brake binding 1,352
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 1,210
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 1,173
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AAR 448N is a 1974 Ford Cortina in Blue with a 1,593cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1974 Ford Cortina models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.7% with a typical mileage of 58,865 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Ford Cortina fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 2,806 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AAR 448N, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Cortina typically stays on UK roads for around 63 years. At 52 years old, this Ford Cortina is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AAR 448N registered?

AAR 448N is a 1974 Ford Cortina, first registered on 5 September 1974.

Is AAR 448N safe to buy?

The MOT history for AAR 448N shows 19 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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