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CKV 362K

1972 Ford Cortina

Red Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

264 mi
Last recorded264 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2020
Typical for 1972 Ford Cortina60,147 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCKV 362K
MakeFord
ModelCortina
Year1972
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Fail 2 Sep 2020 264 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

both n/s tyres were flat

very small hole in o/s/f sill

Pass 26 Aug 2019 162 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2018 99,999 miles

small hole at o/s inner sill.

Pass 29 Aug 2017 99,955 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2017 99,955 miles

Nearside Inner Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Aug 2016 99,876 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2015 99,672 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2014 99,599 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2013 99,572 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2012 99,390 miles
Fail 23 May 2012 99,390 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 22 Jan 2010 99,329 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2009 99,328 miles

Horn control insecure (1.6.1)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fail 18 Aug 2008 99,248 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 18 Aug 2008 99,248 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2007 98,636 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2007 98,635 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 17 Jul 2006 97,904 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2005 97,762 miles

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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CKV 362K is a 1972 Ford Cortina in Red with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 CKV 362K, 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 CKV 362K registered?

CKV 362K is a 1972 Ford Cortina, first registered on 6 June 1972.

Is CKV 362K safe to buy?

The MOT history for CKV 362K shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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