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GPP 115K

1972 Ford Cortina

Blue Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2018
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

7,941 mi
Last recorded7,941 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2017
Typical for 1972 Ford Cortina60,147 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGPP 115K
MakeFord
ModelCortina
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2017 7,941 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2017 7,940 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear Fuel hose insecure (7.2.1)

Pass 29 Jun 2016 7,306 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 29 Jun 2016 7,306 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Lower Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Jun 2015 6,782 miles
Fail 29 May 2015 6,782 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 May 2014 6,713 miles
Fail 19 May 2014 6,713 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 May 2013 6,627 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 22 May 2013 6,627 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 4 May 2012 6,494 miles
Fail 4 May 2012 6,494 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Apr 2011 6,431 miles

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

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 16 Mar 2010 6,387 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2010 6,387 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fail 24 Mar 2009 6,018 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Mar 2009 6,018 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2008 5,831 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2007 5,705 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2007 5,705 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Mar 2006 5,617 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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GPP 115K is a 1972 Ford Cortina in Blue with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 GPP 115K, 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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GPP 115K is a 1972 Ford Cortina, first registered on 20 April 1972.

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