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FG 9493

1972 Ford Cortina

Green Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2026
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

66,702 mi
Last recorded66,702 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2026
Typical for 1972 Ford Cortina60,147 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG 9493
MakeFord
ModelCortina
Year1972
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Fail 7 Jul 2026 66,702 miles

Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2025 66,302 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 1 Jul 2024 65,992 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2024 65,992 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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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FG 9493 is a 1972 Ford Cortina in Green with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 FG 9493, 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 FG 9493 registered?

FG 9493 is a 1972 Ford Cortina, first registered on 11 May 1972.

Is FG 9493 safe to buy?

The MOT history for FG 9493 shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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