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GPN 232L

1972 Ford Cortina

Green Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

74,560 mi
Last recorded74,560 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2015
Typical for 1972 Ford Cortina60,147 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGPN 232L
MakeFord
ModelCortina
Year1972
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Fail 9 Jul 2015 74,560 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2015 74,560 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2014 74,320 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2013 74,263 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2012 73,737 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2011 71,421 miles

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

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

Oil leak

front bumper missing

rear wheel arches corroding

some areas repaired appear ok

Pass 4 May 2010 71,411 miles

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

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

brake pedal soft

front bumper missing

front valance slightly detached

offside and nearsude rear arches corroding

Fail 30 Apr 2010 71,404 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

brake pedal soft

front bumper missing

front valance slightly detached

offside and nearsude rear arches corroding

Pass 27 Apr 2009 71,191 miles

DRIVERS SEAT WORN ON EDGE

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

REAR WHEEL ARCHES CORRODING OFFSIDE FLOOR CORRODING OFFSIDE INNER SILL CORRODING NOT HOLED

Pass 13 Nov 2007 69,091 miles

OFFSIDE OUTER SILL DAMADGED

Oil leak

REAR WHEEL ARCHES CORRODING INNER REAR WHEEL ARCHES CORRODING ALL NON PRESCRIBED AREAS

Pass 21 Dec 2006 63,959 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2006 63,959 miles

Front Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both outter sills have been welded

frontridged brake lines becoming corroded

hole in o/s floor pan at front

rear floors becoming corroded

slight play in front suspension bushes

strong advise corrosion around n/s/f tie bar mount ( front valence area )

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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GPN 232L is a 1972 Ford Cortina in Green with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 GPN 232L, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GPN 232L registered?

GPN 232L is a 1972 Ford Cortina, first registered on 21 December 1972.

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