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ENK 538K

1972 Ford Cortina

Green Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2019
Tests2 (2 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

93,631 mi
Last recorded93,631 miles
Recorded on16 May 2018
Typical for 1972 Ford Cortina60,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationENK 538K
MakeFord
ModelCortina
Year1972
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

2 pass
Pass 16 May 2018 93,631 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2016 90,724 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion both inner and outer sills (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion under (6.1.B.2)

Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Front Body has slight corrosion both wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.4.G.2)

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment both (2.5.A.1c)

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly both (2.5.B.1b)

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

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

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play both (2.2.B.1f)

Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear Body has slight corrosion both wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both (2.4.A.3)

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

engine mounting bracket damaged but not likely to fail (6.1.D.1b)

engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.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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ENK 538K is a 1972 Ford Cortina in Green with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 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 ENK 538K, 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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ENK 538K is a 1972 Ford Cortina, first registered on 15 May 1972.

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