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HOJ 459L

1973 Ford Cortina

Red Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2025
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

22,028 mi
Last recorded22,028 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2024
Typical for 1973 Ford Cortina47,728 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHOJ 459L
MakeFord
ModelCortina
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2024 22,028 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2023 22,001 miles

Central Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside fiber glass between sill and floor

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear silicone between inner wing and floor

Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

exhaust rubber split

vehicle heavily undersealed

Pass 20 Mar 2018 20,015 miles

offside front tyre low on inner edge

Fail 13 Mar 2018 20,009 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Braking system leaking hose (3.6.A.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

offside front tyre low on inner edge

Pass 6 Mar 2017 19,572 miles

front anti-roll bar link rubbers deteriorated

Fail 2 Mar 2017 19,566 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

front anti-roll bar link rubbers deteriorated

Pass 20 Feb 2016 18,620 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Mar 2015 17,162 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2015 17,162 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Oil leak

gen corrosion to u/side

Pass 4 May 2013 17,129 miles

Oil leak

general corrosion to resr of vehicle [cills etc].

Pass 28 Mar 2012 16,583 miles

Front Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

propshaft coupling split

towbar electrics inop unable to find failure section

Fail 27 Mar 2012 16,575 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Front Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

propshaft coupling split

towbar electrics inop unable to find failure section

Pass 18 Mar 2011 15,577 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 13,123 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 19 Mar 2010 13,111 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 21 Mar 2009 11,557 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2009 11,548 miles

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Feb 2008 10,184 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Feb 2007 6,501 miles
Pass 10 May 2006 5,712 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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HOJ 459L is a 1973 Ford Cortina in Red with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 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 HOJ 459L, 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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HOJ 459L is a 1973 Ford Cortina, first registered on 1 April 1973.

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