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FVD 837K

1972 Ford Cortina

Red Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

63,281 mi
Last recorded63,281 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2017
Typical for 1972 Ford Cortina60,147 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFVD 837K
MakeFord
ModelCortina
Year1972
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2017 63,281 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2017 63,230 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Inner Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 13 Jul 2015 62,332 miles

Oil leak

Pass 30 Jul 2014 62,213 miles

Corrosion at nearside front sill within 30cm of passenger seat mounting although not considered excessive

Corrosion at nearside rear sill within 30cm of passenger rear seat mounting although not considered excessive

Engine oil leak

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

Pass 22 Jul 2013 62,039 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

weeping leak from transmission output shaft seal

Pass 31 Jul 2012 61,607 miles

Oil leak

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

battery insecure

nearside rear service brake slow on application

Fail 18 Jul 2012 61,607 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Oil leak

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

battery insecure

nearside front seat belt retracting mechanism defective

nearside rear service brake slow on application

Pass 7 Jul 2011 61,159 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2010 60,854 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2009 60,416 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2009 60,416 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Jul 2008 60,147 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2007 58,469 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2007 58,466 miles

Brake cable locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe kinked (3.6.B.2b)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Jul 2006 56,996 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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FVD 837K is a 1972 Ford Cortina in Red with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 FVD 837K, 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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FVD 837K is a 1972 Ford Cortina, first registered on 3 May 1972.

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