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BFJ 722L

1973 Ford Cortina

Bronze Petrol 1593cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2018
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

69,507 mi
Last recorded69,507 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2017
Typical for 1973 Ford Cortina47,728 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBFJ 722L
MakeFord
ModelCortina
Year1973
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,593cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2017 69,507 miles

Offside front seat belt slightly frayed

Slight corrosion to vehicle under body and front panel

Slight engine and rear diff oil leaks

Pass 19 Dec 2016 68,174 miles

Offside Front Upper Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all upper and lower arms (2.4.G.1)

corrosion appearing to areas underside

slight oil leaks from engine, gearbox and diff

Pass 22 Dec 2015 67,483 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2014 66,431 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2007 66,426 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

fuel filler cap not checked (no key) † †front fuel pipe corroded

n/s/r door not opening

Pass 4 Jul 2006 59,689 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Fail 14 Jun 2006 59,622 miles

Centre Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

front tyres side walls cracking & o/s close to legal limit

no key for fuel filler cap

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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BFJ 722L is a 1973 Ford Cortina in Bronze with a 1,593cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 BFJ 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.

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What year was BFJ 722L registered?

BFJ 722L is a 1973 Ford Cortina, first registered on 20 February 1973.

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