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GPE 574N

1974 Ford Cortina

Green Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

91,786 mi
Last recorded91,786 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2017
Typical for 1974 Ford Cortina58,865 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGPE 574N
MakeFord
ModelCortina
Year1974
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc
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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2017 91,786 miles

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

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

after market exhaust fitted

Fail 22 Sep 2017 91,786 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Hazard warning switch missing (1.4.B.1d)

Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c) DANGEROUS

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

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

after market exhaust fitted

Pass 23 Sep 2016 89,940 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Sep 2015 88,545 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 18 Sep 2015 88,545 miles

Centre Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Sep 2014 86,751 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2013 85,080 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

o/s/r rear brake drum damp

slight play in tie arms

Fail 6 Sep 2013 85,017 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Front Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

o/s/r rear brake drum damp

slight play in tie arms

Pass 14 Sep 2012 82,316 miles

Both Front Brake Pipes Coated In Grease Preventing Full Visual Inspection

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 7 Sep 2012 82,268 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

Both Front Brake Pipes Coated In Grease Preventing Full Visual Inspection

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 10 Sep 2011 80,000 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Sep 2011 80,000 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2010 79,104 miles

Battery insecure

Pass 6 Jun 2008 79,027 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2008 79,027 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 7 Jun 2005 78,540 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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GPE 574N is a 1974 Ford Cortina in Green with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 GPE 574N, 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 GPE 574N registered?

GPE 574N is a 1974 Ford Cortina, first registered on 1 November 1974.

Is GPE 574N safe to buy?

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