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GKU 740N

1975 Ford Cortina

Green Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2015
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

11,117 mi
Last recorded11,117 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2014
Typical for 1975 Ford Cortina48,970 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGKU 740N
MakeFord
ModelCortina
Year1975
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2014 11,117 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2014 11,117 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

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

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Parking brake lever insecure (3.1.3b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside rear wheel cyl mist of fluid

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 17 Jul 2013 10,496 miles

All 4x tyres perisred

Both front braked slighly binding

Centre exhaust section holed

Fail 11 Jul 2013 10,496 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

All 4x tyres perisred

Both front braked slighly binding

Centre exhaust section holed

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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GKU 740N is a 1975 Ford Cortina in Green with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1975 Ford Cortina models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.7% with a typical mileage of 48,970 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 GKU 740N, 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 51 years old, this Ford Cortina is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was GKU 740N registered?

GKU 740N is a 1975 Ford Cortina, first registered on 1 February 1975.

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