MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
51,278 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Outer Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Nearside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Offside Front Seat belt attachment fitting slightly deteriorated (5.2.3)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Axle beam has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
off side rear tyre outer wall crackes
Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
How Reliable is the Ford Cortina?
Based on 56,538 MOT tests across 7,991 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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BLJ 697L is a 1972 Ford Cortina in Silver with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.
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 performed better than the average for its year.
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 BLJ 697L, 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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What year was BLJ 697L registered?
BLJ 697L is a 1972 Ford Cortina, first registered on 1 August 1972.
Is BLJ 697L safe to buy?
The MOT history for BLJ 697L shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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