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JLO 431K

1972 Ford Cortina

Orange Petrol 2800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2019
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

28,343 mi
Last recorded28,343 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2018
Typical for 1972 Ford Cortina60,147 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJLO 431K
MakeFord
ModelCortina
Year1972
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2018 28,343 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2016 27,816 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2015 27,752 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2013 27,093 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2011 27,047 miles
Pass 24 May 2010 26,729 miles
Pass 19 May 2009 25,499 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 24,671 miles

Battery insecure

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

Fail 20 May 2008 24,671 miles

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is severely distorted (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Battery insecure

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

Fail 25 May 2007 24,668 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

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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JLO 431K is a 1972 Ford Cortina in Orange with a 2,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 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 JLO 431K, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was JLO 431K registered?

JLO 431K is a 1972 Ford Cortina, first registered on 14 June 1972.

Is JLO 431K safe to buy?

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