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CTR 581K

1972 Ford Cortina

Green Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 May 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

37,726 mi
Last recorded37,726 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 1972 Ford Cortina60,147 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCTR 581K
MakeFord
ModelCortina
Year1972
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 37,726 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

underbody including suspension /springs corroded in prescribed areas

Pass 9 May 2025 37,661 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

underbody corroded including suspension in prescribed areas

Pass 6 Apr 2023 37,595 miles

Offside Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security mid section pin holes (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2016 35,348 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2015 34,893 miles

coil spring worn all (2.4.C.1b)

foot brake soft

front shocka are worn

oil leak

Fail 9 Sep 2015 34,893 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

coil spring worn all (2.4.C.1b)

foot brake soft

front shocka are worn

oil leak

Pass 1 Sep 2014 32,839 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both rear diff mount rubber bushes heavily worn

n/s front tyre going out of shape

o/s front tyre wearing low on inner edge

Pass 24 Aug 2013 29,877 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

areas of light corrosion need attention

nearside front wheel arch trim insecure

reverse detent missing

Fail 22 Aug 2013 29,877 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

areas of light corrosion need attention

nearside front wheel arch trim insecure

reverse detent missing

Pass 9 Aug 2012 26,429 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2012 26,429 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Aug 2011 23,379 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2010 21,330 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2010 21,327 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Steering wheel locking device insecure (2.1.6) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Aug 2009 20,554 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2009 20,554 miles

Nearside Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Aug 2008 20,349 miles

general corrosion around vehicle

n/s headlamp beam pattern deteriating

Pass 22 Aug 2007 20,113 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2006 19,813 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

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

battery insecure

rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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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CTR 581K is a 1972 Ford Cortina in Green with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 CTR 581K, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CTR 581K registered?

CTR 581K is a 1972 Ford Cortina, first registered on 17 March 1972.

Is CTR 581K safe to buy?

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