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GXL 2L

1973 Ford Cortina

Green Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jun 2027
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

90,329 mi
Last recorded90,329 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 1973 Ford Cortina47,728 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGXL 2L
MakeFord
ModelCortina
Year1973
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 10 Jun 2026 90,329 miles

Brake lever not releasing correctly (1.1.2 (b) (i))

Brake pedal not releasing correctly (1.1.2 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded N/S/F & O/S/F - N/S/R & O/S/R (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Front and Rear side (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Under the vehicle general undersell

Pass 8 Apr 2018 89,951 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2017 89,619 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 4 Jan 2016 87,172 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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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GXL 2L is a 1973 Ford Cortina in Green with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1973 Ford Cortina models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.2% with a typical mileage of 47,728 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 GXL 2L, 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 53 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 GXL 2L registered?

GXL 2L is a 1973 Ford Cortina, first registered on 1 March 1973.

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