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HAY 24L

1973 Ford Cortina

Green Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jun 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

5,756 mi
Last recorded5,756 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 1973 Ford Cortina47,728 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHAY 24L
MakeFord
ModelCortina
Year1973
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 5,756 miles
Fail 12 May 2026 5,756 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Jun 2025 5,666 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2023 5,630 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2022 5,569 miles

Central Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Central Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2021 5,477 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2021 5,477 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Jun 2020 5,376 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 Apr 2019 5,280 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2018 5,117 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2017 4,998 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2016 4,833 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2015 4,637 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2014 4,490 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2013 4,156 miles
Pass 1 May 2012 3,874 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 3,746 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2010 3,614 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2009 3,448 miles

o/s tie rod not adjusted up correctly o/s whell is back 1in to 2in to n/s front causeing car to pull when driving

Fail 16 Jun 2009 3,448 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the offside (3.7.C.2)

**ALTHOUGH APPEAR NON STRUCTURAL** various repair plates may benifit seam welding instead of tack/stitch welding

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

O/S/F SEAT ANCHORAGE AREA REQUIRES REPAIR

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 11 Jun 2008 3,137 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2007 2,908 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2006 2,743 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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HAY 24L is a 1973 Ford Cortina in Green with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 HAY 24L, 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 HAY 24L registered?

HAY 24L is a 1973 Ford Cortina, first registered on 22 January 1973.

Is HAY 24L safe to buy?

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