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GON 233L

1973 Ford Cortina

White Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2017
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

46,181 mi
Last recorded46,181 miles
Recorded on5 May 2016
Typical for 1973 Ford Cortina47,728 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGON 233L
MakeFord
ModelCortina
Year1973
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 5 May 2016 46,181 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2015 46,125 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2014 45,997 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2013 45,893 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2012 45,716 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2011 45,656 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2010 45,487 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2009 45,350 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2008 45,190 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2007 45,024 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2006 68,729 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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GON 233L is a 1973 Ford Cortina in White with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1973 Ford Cortina models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.2% with a typical mileage of 47,728 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 GON 233L, 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 53 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 GON 233L registered?

GON 233L is a 1973 Ford Cortina, first registered on 23 January 1973.

Is GON 233L safe to buy?

The MOT history for GON 233L 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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