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GSK 823N

1974 Ford Cortina

Red Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2020
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

15,394 mi
Last recorded15,394 miles
Recorded on17 May 2019
Typical for 1974 Ford Cortina58,865 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGSK 823N
MakeFord
ModelCortina
Year1974
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 May 2019 15,394 miles

Central Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 25 May 2018 137,967 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2017 12,833 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2016 11,596 miles
Pass 1 May 2015 10,490 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2014 8,640 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2013 6,266 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2012 4,616 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 3,023 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2010 1,184 miles
Pass 1 May 2009 99,823 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2009 99,823 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 28 Apr 2008 98,451 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2007 97,036 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2006 96,140 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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GSK 823N is a 1974 Ford Cortina in Red with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 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 GSK 823N, 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 GSK 823N registered?

GSK 823N is a 1974 Ford Cortina, first registered on 1 November 1974.

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