MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
54,746 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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general corrosion
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
general corrosion to under side of vehicle
steering shaft close to offside engine mount
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Nearside Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Steering wheel locking device insecure (2.1.6)
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
general corrosion to under side of vehicle
steering shaft close to offside engine mount
steering coupling slightly fouling on engine mount
EXHAUST LEAK AT JOINT, REAR HANGER LOOSE?
STEERING COUPLING FOULS ONS ENGINE MOUNT OSF?
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
EXHAUST LEAK AT JOINT, REAR HANGER LOOSE?
STEERING COUPLING FOULS ONS ENGINE MOUNT OSF?
All rear axle bushes deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement
Both fuel tank straps corroded
Front to rear brake pipe corroded
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
Nearside front wheel bearing noisy on rotation
Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Rear exhaust mountint loose and split. System secure at time of test.
Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
All four rear axle void bushes deteriorated but no excessive movement detected
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Fuel tank support strap corroded
Metal fuel line corroded
Noise from nearside front wheel bearing on rotation
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS
Front front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS
Front rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Brake pipe kinked (3.6.B.2b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS
All four rear axle void bushes deteriorated but no excssive movement detected
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Fuel tank support strap corroded
Metal fuel line corroded
Noise from nearside front wheel bearing on rotation
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
All four rear axle void bushes deteriorated but no excessive movement detected
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Metal fuel pipe rusty
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Offside fuel tank support strap rusty
Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Steering column flexible coupling is excessively deteriorated (2.1.5)
All four rear axle void bushes deteriorated but no excessive movement detected
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Metal fuel pipe rusty
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Offside fuel tank support strap rusty
Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
horn note quiet
indicators worked with a tap
nearside front side light worked with a tap
nearside rear wheel binding slightly
nearside steering rack play
number plate lamp worked with a tap
stop lights dim
washers weeak
Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
How Reliable is the Ford Cortina?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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CJH 297K is a 1972 Ford Cortina in Blue with a 1,593cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 CJH 297K, 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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CJH 297K is a 1972 Ford Cortina, first registered on 1 February 1972.
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