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CGV 317L

1973 Ford Cortina

Black Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

18,404 mi
Last recorded18,404 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2018
Typical for 1973 Ford Cortina47,728 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCGV 317L
MakeFord
ModelCortina
Year1973
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2018 18,404 miles

Offside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill area (5.2.6)

Pass 28 Feb 2017 18,246 miles

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 13 Feb 2016 18,093 miles

Offside Front Upper Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion jacking point to floor, (6.1.B.2)

inner steering rack tie-rods have slight play.

Pass 23 Jan 2015 17,981 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Fail 23 Jan 2015 17,981 miles

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 27 Jun 2013 17,654 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2013 17,654 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2012 17,491 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2011 17,230 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 13 May 2010 59,662 miles
Pass 13 May 2009 16,486 miles
Pass 13 May 2008 15,898 miles

Nearside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 26 Mar 2007 15,489 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 15,019 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2006 14,999 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.C3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.C3)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (hotspot centre above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.C1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (hotspot centre above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.C1)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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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CGV 317L is a 1973 Ford Cortina in Black with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 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 CGV 317L, 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 CGV 317L registered?

CGV 317L is a 1973 Ford Cortina, first registered on 26 April 1973.

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