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DAP 570K

1972 Ford Cortina

Maroon Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2020
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

40,892 mi
Last recorded40,892 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2019
Typical for 1972 Ford Cortina60,147 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDAP 570K
MakeFord
ModelCortina
Year1972
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2019 40,892 miles

Some general surface corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 13 Apr 2018 39,786 miles

General corrosion - but still compliant for now

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

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

o/s & n/s headlights have tarnished reflectors: compliant

Fail 9 Apr 2018 39,785 miles

Offside Front suspension has an insecurely locked unit in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.3b)

General corrosion - but still compliant for now

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

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

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

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

o/s & n/s headlights have tarnished reflectors: compliant

Pass 5 Apr 2017 36,571 miles

General corrosion - but still compliant for now.

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Legal - but sidewalls severely cracked.

o/s & n/s headlights have tarnished reflectors: compliant.

Pass 2 Apr 2016 33,667 miles

corriossion underneath

Pass 14 Apr 2015 31,095 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

boot floor corroded

front and back panels badly corroded

offside and nearside upper inner wings corroded

propshaft doughnut split

Fail 31 Mar 2015 31,076 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Steering column flexible coupling is excessively deteriorated (2.1.5)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

boot floor corroded

front and back panels badly corroded

hand brake cables chaffing on suspension arms

offside and nearside upper inner wings corroded

propshaft doughnut split

Pass 14 Aug 2013 262,284 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2013 26,185 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Pass 20 Jul 2012 23,303 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2011 22,604 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2010 20,928 miles

2x front tyres have small splits in the sidewalls but not deep enough to reach ply or cords

Pass 11 Aug 2009 18,215 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2008 15,678 miles

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

Lower Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Pass 7 Aug 2007 12,448 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 14 Aug 2006 10,739 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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DAP 570K is a 1972 Ford Cortina in Maroon with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 DAP 570K, 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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DAP 570K is a 1972 Ford Cortina, first registered on 23 March 1972.

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