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COJ 535K

1972 Ford Cortina

Green Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

74,459 mi
Last recorded74,459 miles
Recorded on4 May 2018
Typical for 1972 Ford Cortina60,147 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCOJ 535K
MakeFord
ModelCortina
Year1972
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 May 2018 74,459 miles
Pass 18 May 2017 73,932 miles
Fail 17 May 2017 73,932 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush tie bar front bush (2.4.G.2)

Brake hydraulic reservoir leaking hydraulic fluid brake master cylinder (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 May 2016 73,673 miles
Fail 11 May 2016 73,673 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush front bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush front bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure foot brake pedal (3.3.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Apr 2015 72,929 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2014 71,667 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2013 71,480 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2012 71,443 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2010 71,392 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2009 71,334 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2009 71,334 miles

Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Pass 21 Jul 2008 71,146 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2007 71,034 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2006 70,608 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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COJ 535K is a 1972 Ford Cortina in Green with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 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 COJ 535K, 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 COJ 535K registered?

COJ 535K is a 1972 Ford Cortina, first registered on 7 April 1972.

Is COJ 535K safe to buy?

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