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DJN 660K

1972 Ford Cortina

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2014
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

18,700 mi
Last recorded18,700 miles
Recorded on31 May 2013
Typical for 1972 Ford Cortina60,147 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDJN 660K
MakeFord
ModelCortina
Year1972
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 May 2013 18,700 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

nearside mirror missing

Pass 26 Jul 2011 17,488 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 13 Aug 2010 17,332 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2009 17,192 miles
Fail 20 May 2008 15,700 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 May 2008 15,700 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 18 Jun 2007 13,884 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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DJN 660K is a 1972 Ford Cortina in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 DJN 660K, 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 DJN 660K registered?

DJN 660K is a 1972 Ford Cortina, first registered on 17 May 1972.

Is DJN 660K safe to buy?

The MOT history for DJN 660K shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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