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BAW 260L

1972 Ford Cortina

Green Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jan 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

36,609 mi
Last recorded36,609 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2026
Typical for 1972 Ford Cortina60,147 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBAW 260L
MakeFord
ModelCortina
Year1972
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2026 36,609 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2024 36,391 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2023 36,135 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2017 34,421 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2016 32,956 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2015 31,285 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2014 29,672 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2006 29,437 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2006 29,415 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.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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BAW 260L is a 1972 Ford Cortina in Green with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 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 BAW 260L, 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 BAW 260L registered?

BAW 260L is a 1972 Ford Cortina, first registered on 12 October 1972.

Is BAW 260L safe to buy?

The MOT history for BAW 260L shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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