MOT Status
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5,756 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
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))
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
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
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)
How Reliable is the Ford Cortina?
Based on 56,538 MOT tests across 7,991 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
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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?
The MOT history for HAY 24L shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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