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ADL 322L

1973 Ford Cortina

Bronze Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

33,691 mi
Last recorded33,691 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 1973 Ford Cortina47,728 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationADL 322L
MakeFord
ModelCortina
Year1973
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 33,691 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2025 33,566 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2024 32,519 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2023 31,741 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2022 31,524 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2021 30,571 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2020 30,410 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2019 29,943 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2018 29,845 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2017 29,557 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2016 28,276 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2016 28,276 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Mar 2015 26,606 miles

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 21 Mar 2014 25,637 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

advise nearside rear tyre slightly perished on sidewall

Pass 7 Mar 2013 22,457 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 22 Feb 2012 20,465 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2011 17,326 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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ADL 322L is a 1973 Ford Cortina in Bronze with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

Across all 1973 Ford Cortina models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.2% with a typical mileage of 47,728 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 ADL 322L, 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 53 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 ADL 322L registered?

ADL 322L is a 1973 Ford Cortina, first registered on 6 February 1973.

Is ADL 322L safe to buy?

The MOT history for ADL 322L shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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