MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
80,706 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Central Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))
Headlamp not working on dipped beam Both (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system cross axle (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Central Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))
How Reliable is the Ford Cortina?
Based on 56,538 MOT tests across 7,991 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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JMA 712K is a 1972 Ford Cortina in Blue with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 JMA 712K, 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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How do I check the history of JMA 712K?
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What year was JMA 712K registered?
JMA 712K is a 1972 Ford Cortina, first registered on 31 December 1972.
Is JMA 712K safe to buy?
The MOT history for JMA 712K 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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