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ELJ 964L

1973 Ford Cortina

Green Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2019
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

80,147 mi
Last recorded80,147 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2018
Typical for 1973 Ford Cortina47,728 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationELJ 964L
MakeFord
ModelCortina
Year1973
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2018 80,147 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2017 80,065 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2015 79,572 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2014 79,439 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2013 79,187 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 12 Apr 2012 78,621 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 73,360 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2009 77,472 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2008 76,703 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2008 76,684 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 10 Mar 2007 75,656 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2007 75,656 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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ELJ 964L is a 1973 Ford Cortina in Green with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1973 Ford Cortina models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.2% with a typical mileage of 47,728 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 ELJ 964L, 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 53 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 ELJ 964L registered?

ELJ 964L is a 1973 Ford Cortina, first registered on 13 April 1973.

Is ELJ 964L safe to buy?

The MOT history for ELJ 964L shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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