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CNT 494L

1973 Ford Cortina

Cream Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

40,422 mi
Last recorded40,422 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2017
Typical for 1973 Ford Cortina47,728 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCNT 494L
MakeFord
ModelCortina
Year1973
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2017 40,422 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

brake servo corroded

exhaust corroded

oil leak

travel in handbrake

Pass 25 Jul 2016 40,276 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

all four coil springs corroded

exhaust corroded

oil leak

travel in handbrake

Pass 4 Aug 2015 40,015 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

all four coil springs corroeded

exhaust corroeded

front diff oil leak

Fail 24 Jul 2015 40,015 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

all four coil springs corroeded

exhaust corroeded

front diff oil leak

Pass 25 Jul 2014 39,746 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak

n/s/f wheel slighty binding

travel in handbrake

Fail 25 Jul 2014 39,746 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak

n/s/f wheel slighty binding

travel in handbrake

Pass 24 Jul 2013 39,642 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

all four coil springs correded

exhaust corroeded

exhaust corroeded

o/s/f tyre cracking

o/s/r tyre cracking

slight oil leak

Pass 2 Aug 2012 39,362 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.4.A2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

all four coil springs corroeded

exhaust corroeded

n,s,f wheel slighty binding

o,s,r tyre starting to crack

slight oil leak

Fail 2 Aug 2012 39,362 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.4.A2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

all four coil springs corroeded

exhaust corroeded

n,s,f wheel slighty binding

o,s,r tyre starting to crack

slight oil leak

Pass 2 Aug 2011 39,085 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

all four coil springs corroeded

both rear tyres starting to crack

o/s/f wheel slighty binding

rear diff seal damp

slight play in steering wheel

Fail 1 Aug 2011 39,085 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has excessive play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

all four coil springs corroeded

both rear tyres starting to crack

o/s/f wheel slighty binding

rear diff seal damp

slight play in steering wheel

Pass 24 Aug 2010 38,802 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both rear tyres stating to deterat

travel in handbrake

Fail 16 Aug 2010 38,780 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both rear coil springs corroeded

both rear tyres starting to crack on swidewalls

oil leak

travel in handbrake

Pass 5 Aug 2009 38,571 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Jul 2008 37,603 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2007 37,380 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2006 37,282 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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CNT 494L is a 1973 Ford Cortina in Cream with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 CNT 494L, 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 CNT 494L registered?

CNT 494L is a 1973 Ford Cortina, first registered on 1 February 1973.

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