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ANK 799K

1972 Ford Cortina

Blue Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2010
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

75,388 mi
Last recorded75,388 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2009
Typical for 1972 Ford Cortina60,147 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationANK 799K
MakeFord
ModelCortina
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2009 75,388 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2009 75,388 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Jul 2006 68,732 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

oil leak

Pass 20 Jul 2005 60,752 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2005 60,752 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Lower Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

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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ANK 799K is a 1972 Ford Cortina in Blue with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 ANK 799K, 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.

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What year was ANK 799K registered?

ANK 799K is a 1972 Ford Cortina, first registered on 1 January 1972.

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