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DXC 859L

1972 Ford Cortina

Green Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2021
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

45,229 mi
Last recorded45,229 miles
Recorded on15 May 2020
Typical for 1972 Ford Cortina60,147 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDXC 859L
MakeFord
ModelCortina
Year1972
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 May 2020 45,229 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2018 44,781 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both front ()

Fail 20 Aug 2018 44,781 miles

Brake cable has restricted free movement Both (1.1.15 (e))

Vehicle structure has a fracture which is likely to adversely affect braking or steering both rear mounting bracket for trailing arms (6.1.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both front ()

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear trailing arm mountings (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2015 44,757 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2015 44,757 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 22 Oct 2014 44,748 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2013 44,737 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2012 44,662 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2012 44,655 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Aug 2011 44,379 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2010 44,229 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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DXC 859L is a 1972 Ford Cortina in Green with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 DXC 859L, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DXC 859L registered?

DXC 859L is a 1972 Ford Cortina, first registered on 1 September 1972.

Is DXC 859L safe to buy?

The MOT history for DXC 859L shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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