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FED 305L

1973 Ford Cortina

Bronze Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Sep 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

8,289 mi
Last recorded8,289 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 1973 Ford Cortina47,728 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFED 305L
MakeFord
ModelCortina
Year1973
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2025 8,289 miles
Pass 16 May 2023 8,257 miles
Pass 13 May 2022 8,231 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2021 8,214 miles
Pass 14 May 2020 8,118 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2019 8,050 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2017 7,959 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 7,909 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2014 7,856 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2014 7,856 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Jun 2013 7,831 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2013 7,827 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 May 2012 7,793 miles
Fail 22 May 2012 7,790 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Jun 2011 7,753 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2010 7,688 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 7,662 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2008 7,438 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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FED 305L is a 1973 Ford Cortina in Bronze with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 FED 305L, 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 FED 305L registered?

FED 305L is a 1973 Ford Cortina, first registered on 18 April 1973.

Is FED 305L safe to buy?

The MOT history for FED 305L shows 18 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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