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EKP 109L

1972 Ford Cortina

Brown Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2019
Tests14 (14 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

70,010 mi
Last recorded70,010 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2018
Typical for 1972 Ford Cortina60,147 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEKP 109L
MakeFord
ModelCortina
Year1972
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

14 pass
Pass 15 Nov 2018 70,010 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre deteriorating

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre deteriorating

Offside Front Wheel gripping

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2017 69,978 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2016 69,890 miles

Oil leak

Pass 26 Nov 2015 69,787 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement void bush top of axle (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement void bush on top of axle; Advise Att (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 20 Nov 2014 69,657 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Upper Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Nov 2013 69,526 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 12 Nov 2012 69,303 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 17 Nov 2011 69,142 miles

2x fixing clips missing ar N/S/F metal brake pipe, needs attention

Pass 26 Nov 2010 68,845 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2009 68,559 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 21 Nov 2008 68,039 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2007 67,535 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2006 67,029 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2005 66,447 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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EKP 109L is a 1972 Ford Cortina in Brown with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 EKP 109L, 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 EKP 109L registered?

EKP 109L is a 1972 Ford Cortina, first registered on 1 August 1972.

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