MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
31,084 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Fuel pipe insecure (6.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Fuel pipe slightly damaged on to fuel pump (7.2.2)
Offside Front Mechanical brake component locking device insecure caliper tab washers (3.5.1l)
Offside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c) DANGEROUS
Fuel pipe slightly damaged on to fuel pump (7.2.2)
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
How Reliable is the Ford Cortina?
Based on 56,538 MOT tests across 7,991 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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HCG 788K is a 1972 Ford Cortina in Blue with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 HCG 788K, 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.
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What year was HCG 788K registered?
HCG 788K is a 1972 Ford Cortina, first registered on 18 July 1972.
Is HCG 788K safe to buy?
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