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DOC 41K

1972 Ford Cortina

Brown Petrol 6200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2021
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

8,626 mi
Last recorded8,626 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2020
Typical for 1972 Ford Cortina60,147 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDOC 41K
MakeFord
ModelCortina
Year1972
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,200cc

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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 17 Oct 2020 8,626 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2019 6,876 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2018 6,786 miles

Offside Front brake hose kinked & poorly mounted

Pass 18 Jul 2016 1,476 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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DOC 41K is a 1972 Ford Cortina in Brown with a 6,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 DOC 41K, 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 DOC 41K registered?

DOC 41K is a 1972 Ford Cortina, first registered on 25 April 1972.

Is DOC 41K safe to buy?

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