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EMA 284K

1972 Ford Cortina

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

113,274 mi
Last recorded113,274 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 1972 Ford Cortina60,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEMA 284K
MakeFord
ModelCortina
Year1972
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 113,274 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 Apr 2026 113,273 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Rear Outer Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Oct 2022 97,963 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play nearside and offside (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

engine oil leak

Fail 7 Oct 2022 97,963 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play nearside and offside (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

engine oil leak

Pass 8 Sep 2021 94,681 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

No rear door outer handles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 Sep 2021 94,520 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage loose (7.1.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

No rear door outer handles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Aug 2020 91,721 miles
Pass 24 May 2019 87,970 miles

NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE FRONT TYRES HAVE EDGE WEAR

VEHICLE HAS NO REAR DOOR HANDLES BUT CAN STILL GAIN ACCESS

Pass 23 Mar 2018 85,672 miles

vehicle has no rear door handles fitted / was still able to gain access

Pass 12 Oct 2016 85,001 miles

vehicle has no rear exterior door handles but was able to gain access

Fail 29 Sep 2016 85,001 miles

Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort both (3.7.B.6a)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

vehicle has no rear exterior door handles but was able to gain access

Fail 27 Sep 2007 83,535 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Horn control missing (1.6.1)

Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Steering column flexible coupling insecure (2.1.5)

Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Trailing arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

front number plate needs lowering

no main beam warning light

Pass 3 Oct 2006 75,428 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2006 75,203 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Outer Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Outer Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly 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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EMA 284K is a 1972 Ford Cortina in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 EMA 284K, 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 EMA 284K registered?

EMA 284K is a 1972 Ford Cortina, first registered on 14 February 1972.

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