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AFR 412L

1973 Ford Cortina

Brown Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Feb 2027
Tests21 (21 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

90,138 mi
Last recorded90,138 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 1973 Ford Cortina47,728 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAFR 412L
MakeFord
ModelCortina
Year1973
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

21 pass
Pass 12 Feb 2026 90,138 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2025 89,925 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Feb 2024 89,746 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Feb 2023 89,451 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Feb 2022 89,326 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2021 89,107 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2020 88,934 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2019 88,662 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2018 88,210 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2017 87,929 miles

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both upper on axle (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Feb 2016 87,695 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2015 87,426 miles

both front tyres wearing thin on tread depth

Pass 5 Feb 2014 87,169 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Jan 2013 86,777 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2012 86,374 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2011 85,882 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2010 85,494 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2009 84,940 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2008 84,456 miles

Coolant leak

Pass 17 Jan 2007 84,209 miles

surface corrosion to car

Pass 18 Jan 2006 83,788 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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AFR 412L is a 1973 Ford Cortina in Brown with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 AFR 412L, 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 AFR 412L registered?

AFR 412L is a 1973 Ford Cortina, first registered on 1 March 1973.

Is AFR 412L safe to buy?

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