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CUH 871L

1973 Ford Cortina

Blue Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2018
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

92,410 mi
Last recorded92,410 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2017
Typical for 1973 Ford Cortina47,728 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCUH 871L
MakeFord
ModelCortina
Year1973
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2017 92,410 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2016 91,922 miles

nearside rear outer sill corroding

Pass 10 Sep 2015 91,757 miles

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

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

Pass 2 May 2014 90,563 miles
Pass 3 May 2013 89,002 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2010 88,464 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

all rear axle bushes starting to perish

Pass 25 Jun 2010 88,464 miles

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

all rear axle bushes starting to perish

Pass 5 Jun 2009 87,667 miles

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 14 May 2008 85,902 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 31 May 2007 83,972 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

nearside rear inner/outer sill+inner arch corroding

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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CUH 871L is a 1973 Ford Cortina in Blue with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 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 CUH 871L, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CUH 871L registered?

CUH 871L is a 1973 Ford Cortina, first registered on 19 March 1973.

Is CUH 871L safe to buy?

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