MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
91,727 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
both front tyres perished and cracking 1992
both rear tyres perished and cracking 1994
Oil leak
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
knock from steering columb
How Reliable is the Ford Cortina?
Based on 56,538 MOT tests across 7,991 vehicles.
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DDX 478L is a 1973 Ford Cortina in Red with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.
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 DDX 478L, 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.
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What year was DDX 478L registered?
DDX 478L is a 1973 Ford Cortina, first registered on 1 April 1973.
Is DDX 478L safe to buy?
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