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GHW 712K

1972 Ford Cortina

White Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2010
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

36,482 mi
Last recorded36,482 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2009
Typical for 1972 Ford Cortina60,147 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGHW 712K
MakeFord
ModelCortina
Year1972
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2009 36,482 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2009

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

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 18 Apr 2007 35,719 miles

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

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 Rear Upper Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

under side of vehicle heavily undersealed unable to check chassis and floors not holed at time of test

Pass 18 Jan 2006 33,527 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2006 33,527 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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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GHW 712K is a 1972 Ford Cortina in White with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 GHW 712K, 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 GHW 712K registered?

GHW 712K is a 1972 Ford Cortina, first registered on 25 May 1972.

Is GHW 712K safe to buy?

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