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HCG 788K

1972 Ford Cortina

Blue Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

31,084 mi
Last recorded31,084 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2018
Typical for 1972 Ford Cortina60,147 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHCG 788K
MakeFord
ModelCortina
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2018 31,084 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2018 31,084 miles

Fuel pipe insecure (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 9 Oct 2017 30,150 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2017 30,148 miles

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)

Pass 24 Aug 2015 29,590 miles

Fuel pipe slightly damaged on to fuel pump (7.2.2)

Fail 24 Aug 2015 29,590 miles

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)

Fail 30 Jul 2014 29,541 miles

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)

Pass 31 Jul 2013 28,333 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 2 Aug 2012 23,320 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2011 22,867 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2010 22,179 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2010 22,179 miles

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)

Pass 3 Aug 2009 21,306 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2008 20,966 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2007 20,679 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2007 20,679 miles

Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 31 Jul 2006 20,276 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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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.

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