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ENR 863L

1972 Ford Cortina

Yellow Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2017
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

12,201 mi
Last recorded12,201 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2016
Typical for 1972 Ford Cortina60,147 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationENR 863L
MakeFord
ModelCortina
Year1972
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 14 Jun 2016 12,201 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play + offside (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel column universal joints have slight play (2.2.A.1b)

boot floor corroded

offside front wing corroded but not considered excessive

Pass 19 Jun 2015 11,244 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2014 10,954 miles

slight corrosion ns boot floor

slight corrosion ns inner w arch

Pass 23 May 2013 109,853 miles
Pass 12 May 2012 105,096 miles
Pass 23 May 2011 4,379 miles
Pass 8 May 2010 97,332 miles
Pass 8 May 2009 90,750 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2008 84,395 miles
Pass 18 May 2007 81,088 miles
Pass 10 May 2006 75,331 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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ENR 863L is a 1972 Ford Cortina in Yellow with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 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 ENR 863L, 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 ENR 863L registered?

ENR 863L is a 1972 Ford Cortina, first registered on 1 August 1972.

Is ENR 863L safe to buy?

The MOT history for ENR 863L shows 11 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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