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FON 488L

1972 Ford Cortina

White Petrol 1593cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2019
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

42,709 mi
Last recorded42,709 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2018
Typical for 1972 Ford Cortina60,147 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFON 488L
MakeFord
ModelCortina
Year1972
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,593cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 19 Apr 2018 42,709 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2016 42,192 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2015 41,959 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2014 41,679 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2013 41,117 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2012 40,402 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2011 40,194 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Jul 2010 39,732 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2009 38,743 miles

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

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

Offside front lower ball joint gaitor split

Pass 11 Jul 2008 36,997 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2005 34,168 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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FON 488L is a 1972 Ford Cortina in White with a 1,593cc 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 FON 488L, 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 FON 488L registered?

FON 488L is a 1972 Ford Cortina, first registered on 3 November 1972.

Is FON 488L safe to buy?

The MOT history for FON 488L 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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