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AFU 809K

1972 Ford Cortina

Red Petrol 1593cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2023
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

22,427 mi
Last recorded22,427 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2022
Typical for 1972 Ford Cortina60,147 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Ford
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAFU 809K
MakeFord
ModelCortina
Year1972
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,593cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2022 22,427 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2020 22,376 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2008 14,488 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2008 14,443 miles

Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Battery insecure

Pass 30 Jun 2006 13,409 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2006 13,381 miles

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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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AFU 809K is a 1972 Ford Cortina in Red with a 1,593cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1972 Ford Cortina models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.1% with a typical mileage of 60,147 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AFU 809K, 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 54 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 AFU 809K registered?

AFU 809K is a 1972 Ford Cortina, first registered on 1 March 1972.

Is AFU 809K safe to buy?

The MOT history for AFU 809K shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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