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FJN 633L

1972 Ford Cortina

Blue Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2018
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

14,404 mi
Last recorded14,404 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2017
Typical for 1972 Ford Cortina60,147 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJN 633L
MakeFord
ModelCortina
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2017 14,404 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 30 Jun 2017 14,399 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded marked yellow (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 2 Jul 2016 13,999 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 2 Jul 2016 13,999 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Aug 2014 13,765 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2014 13,765 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Fail 8 Mar 2014 13,764 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 6 Apr 2012 13,326 miles

Corosion to both front front brake pipes to flexi

Corosion to rear brake pipe across rear axle to cylinders

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Nov 2010 12,764 miles

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

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

Oil leak

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

n/s wing mirror cracked

Pass 16 May 2009 12,764 miles

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 24 Aug 2007 10,409 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2007 10,409 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut not locked (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fail 4 Apr 2007 10,389 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2006 8,370 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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FJN 633L is a 1972 Ford Cortina in Blue with a 1,600cc 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 FJN 633L, 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 FJN 633L registered?

FJN 633L is a 1972 Ford Cortina, first registered on 19 September 1972.

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