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CGG 697K

1972 Ford Cortina

Blue Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

85,639 mi
Last recorded85,639 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2025
Typical for 1972 Ford Cortina60,147 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCGG 697K
MakeFord
ModelCortina
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2025 85,639 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2023 85,600 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2022 85,600 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2018 84,091 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2016 82,383 miles

UNDERSIDE SHOWING SIGNS OF CORROSION

Pass 12 Mar 2015 80,987 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2014 79,010 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 12 Mar 2014 79,005 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 18 Mar 2013 77,003 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2013 77,002 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped 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)

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Sep 2011 73,347 miles

All 4 doors corroding through on bottoms

Corrosion appearing under headlight mounts

Floors & sills have slight corrosion

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

Front brake discs have corrosion & pitting across faces

Front cross member corroded

N/s outer sill holed (not prescribed area)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Fail 9 Sep 2011 73,333 miles

Front Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

All 4 doors corroding through on bottoms

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Corrosion appearing under headlight mounts

Floors & sills have slight corrosion

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

Front brake discs have corrosion & pitting across faces

Front cross member corroded

N/s outer sill holed (not prescribed area)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 22 May 2010 73,229 miles
Fail 17 May 2006 73,229 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

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

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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CGG 697K is a 1972 Ford Cortina in Blue with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 CGG 697K, 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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CGG 697K is a 1972 Ford Cortina, first registered on 1 February 1972.

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