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BCA 722L

1973 Ford Cortina

Brown Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

13,534 mi
Last recorded13,534 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2008
Typical for 1973 Ford Cortina47,728 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBCA 722L
MakeFord
ModelCortina
Year1973
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2008 13,534 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2008 13,534 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2007 13,427 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Sep 2006 13,334 miles

Battery insecure

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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BCA 722L is a 1973 Ford Cortina in Brown with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 BCA 722L, 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 BCA 722L registered?

BCA 722L is a 1973 Ford Cortina, first registered on 15 February 1973.

Is BCA 722L safe to buy?

The MOT history for BCA 722L shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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