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DAY 528K

1972 Ford Cortina

Maroon Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2018
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

27,524 mi
Last recorded27,524 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2017
Typical for 1972 Ford Cortina60,147 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDAY 528K
MakeFord
ModelCortina
Year1972
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2017 27,524 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2016 26,911 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2015 25,814 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2014 25,386 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2013 25,288 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2012 24,613 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Jul 2011 23,899 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2010 23,005 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 24 Jul 2010 23,005 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 11 Aug 2009 21,937 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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DAY 528K is a 1972 Ford Cortina in Maroon with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 DAY 528K, 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 DAY 528K registered?

DAY 528K is a 1972 Ford Cortina, first registered on 10 April 1972.

Is DAY 528K safe to buy?

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