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BFN 765K

1972 Ford Cortina

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2022
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

61,210 mi
Last recorded61,210 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2021
Typical for 1972 Ford Cortina60,147 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBFN 765K
MakeFord
ModelCortina
Year1972
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2021 61,210 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive tailshaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 18 May 2016 59,522 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2014 59,153 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 4 Apr 2013 58,652 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2012 57,829 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 29 Mar 2012 57,829 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 57,182 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2011 57,182 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 25 Mar 2010 56,536 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2009 56,008 miles

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

Fail 6 Apr 2009 56,008 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 7 Apr 2008 55,214 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2006 55,158 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear 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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BFN 765K is a 1972 Ford Cortina in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 BFN 765K, 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 BFN 765K registered?

BFN 765K is a 1972 Ford Cortina, first registered on 1 March 1972.

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