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CKM 536K

1972 Ford Cortina

Blue Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2020
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

61,258 mi
Last recorded61,258 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2019
Typical for 1972 Ford Cortina60,147 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCKM 536K
MakeFord
ModelCortina
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2019 61,258 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases @ manifold (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 17 Apr 2015 39,181 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2013 38,137 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2012 37,801 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 37,640 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2011 37,637 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Pass 3 Apr 2006 29,375 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2006 29,215 miles

Nearside Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

o/s front jacking bracket holed but in m.o.t area

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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CKM 536K is a 1972 Ford Cortina in Blue with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 CKM 536K, 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 CKM 536K registered?

CKM 536K is a 1972 Ford Cortina, first registered on 17 February 1972.

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