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BFW 365K

1972 Ford Cortina

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2018
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

87,997 mi
Last recorded87,997 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2017
Typical for 1972 Ford Cortina60,147 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBFW 365K
MakeFord
ModelCortina
Year1972
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2017 87,997 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2017 87,997 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill to floor (5.2.6)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chasis under seat (2.4.A.3)

Pass 2 Dec 2016 85,891 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2016 85,891 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Upper Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Lower Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis by front mounting of lower arm (2.4.A.3)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 3 Nov 2015 82,862 miles

movement in rear void bushes

Fail 28 Oct 2015 82,862 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Fuel pipe insecure (7.2.1)

Rear Fuel pipe insecure (7.2.1)

Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

movement in rear void bushes

Pass 24 Nov 2014 81,170 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2014 81,170 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Pass 16 Mar 2013 80,129 miles

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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BFW 365K is a 1972 Ford Cortina in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 BFW 365K, 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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BFW 365K is a 1972 Ford Cortina, first registered on 7 June 1972.

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