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GRE 987K

1972 Ford Cortina

Green Petrol 1593cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Oct 2026
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

19,794 mi
Last recorded19,794 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 1972 Ford Cortina60,147 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGRE 987K
MakeFord
ModelCortina
Year1972
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,593cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 19,794 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2025 19,794 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Mar 2011 19,746 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 19,683 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 18,823 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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GRE 987K is a 1972 Ford Cortina in Green with a 1,593cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 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 GRE 987K, 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 GRE 987K registered?

GRE 987K is a 1972 Ford Cortina, first registered on 7 February 1972.

Is GRE 987K safe to buy?

The MOT history for GRE 987K shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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