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CON 620K

1972 Ford Cortina

Black Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2019
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

82,768 mi
Last recorded82,768 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2018
Typical for 1972 Ford Cortina60,147 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCON 620K
MakeFord
ModelCortina
Year1972
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2018 82,768 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced on inner wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement On axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive on inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced On inner wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Above petrol tank (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement on axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2017 81,920 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive N/S/R inner sill corroded. (2.4.A.3)

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 24 Sep 2016 81,386 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2015 80,509 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Lower inner valance

Offside Rear Inner inner valance

Pass 12 Jun 2014 79,433 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2013 78,621 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2006 10,419 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2006 10,419 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the left (1.6.B4)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Lower Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Offside Rear Lower Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

left front flexi brack hose insecure

left front foot well corroded and holed

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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CON 620K is a 1972 Ford Cortina in Black with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 CON 620K, 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 CON 620K registered?

CON 620K is a 1972 Ford Cortina, first registered on 28 March 1972.

Is CON 620K safe to buy?

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