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HTK 572P

1975 Ford Cortina

Orange Petrol 1593cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2014
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

24,583 mi
Last recorded24,583 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2013
Typical for 1975 Ford Cortina48,970 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHTK 572P
MakeFord
ModelCortina
Year1975
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,593cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2013 24,583 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2013 24,583 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Inner Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

Pass 23 Sep 2012 23,346 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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HTK 572P is a 1975 Ford Cortina in Orange with a 1,593cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1975 Ford Cortina models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.7% with a typical mileage of 48,970 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 HTK 572P, 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 51 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 HTK 572P registered?

HTK 572P is a 1975 Ford Cortina, first registered on 11 August 1975.

Is HTK 572P safe to buy?

The MOT history for HTK 572P shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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