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DOG 303K

1972 Ford Cortina

Brown Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2008
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

52,879 mi
Last recorded52,879 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2007
Typical for 1972 Ford Cortina60,147 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDOG 303K
MakeFord
ModelCortina
Year1972
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2007 52,879 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2007 52,879 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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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DOG 303K is a 1972 Ford Cortina in Brown with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 DOG 303K, 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 DOG 303K registered?

DOG 303K is a 1972 Ford Cortina, first registered on 1 June 1972.

Is DOG 303K safe to buy?

The MOT history for DOG 303K shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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