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JUG 278L

1972 Ford Cortina

Black Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Aug 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

73,788 mi
Last recorded73,788 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2025
Typical for 1972 Ford Cortina60,147 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJUG 278L
MakeFord
ModelCortina
Year1972
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2025 73,788 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2024 73,042 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2023 72,672 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2023 72,672 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Aug 2022 72,293 miles

Offside Rear wheel arch slight corroded

Pass 28 Jul 2021 71,667 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear inner wheel arch slightly corroded

Pass 11 Aug 2020 70,565 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2019 69,775 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2018 67,883 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2017 66,027 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2016 64,193 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2015 62,029 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2015 62,029 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2014 58,489 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2014 58,489 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 9 Aug 2013 55,138 miles
Pass 31 May 2012 53,090 miles
Fail 23 May 2012 53,090 miles

Centre Front Brake pipe excessively damaged (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 22 Jun 2011 45,533 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2011 45,533 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 18 May 2010 37,129 miles
Fail 12 May 2010 36,856 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 16 Jun 2009 24,989 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front discs rusty

o/sf brake binding slightly

Fail 16 Jun 2009 24,989 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

front discs rusty

o/sf brake binding slightly

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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JUG 278L is a 1972 Ford Cortina in Black with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 JUG 278L, 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 JUG 278L registered?

JUG 278L is a 1972 Ford Cortina, first registered on 1 August 1972.

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