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GGO 474N

1974 Ford Cortina

Brown Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2018
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

76,452 mi
Last recorded76,452 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2017
Typical for 1974 Ford Cortina58,865 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGGO 474N
MakeFord
ModelCortina
Year1974
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2017 76,452 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2016 76,380 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2015 76,369 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2013 76,218 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2012 76,174 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2011 76,082 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2010 74,519 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 74,472 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2008 74,470 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2007 73,096 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2007 73,096 miles

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Jun 2005 72,276 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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GGO 474N is a 1974 Ford Cortina in Brown with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

Across all 1974 Ford Cortina models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.7% with a typical mileage of 58,865 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 GGO 474N, 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 52 years old, this Ford Cortina is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was GGO 474N registered?

GGO 474N is a 1974 Ford Cortina, first registered on 19 November 1974.

Is GGO 474N safe to buy?

The MOT history for GGO 474N shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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