MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
97,685 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Central Front Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across bulkhead (1.1.11 (c))
Central Front Upper Fluid leak, but not excessive gearbox tail seal weeping (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Central Rear Upper Fluid leak, but not excessive rear diff pinion seal weeping (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front slam panel has corrosion not effecting body structure
Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material leading rear to front (1.1.11 (c))
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
How Reliable is the Ford Cortina?
Based on 56,538 MOT tests across 7,991 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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BHK 290L is a 1973 Ford Cortina in Red with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 BHK 290L, 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 BHK 290L registered?
BHK 290L is a 1973 Ford Cortina, first registered on 7 June 1973.
Is BHK 290L safe to buy?
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