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JYP 355K

1972 Ford Cortina

Red Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2021
Tests17 (8 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate47.1%

Mileage

15,236 mi
Last recorded15,236 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2020
Typical for 1972 Ford Cortina60,147 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJYP 355K
MakeFord
ModelCortina
Year1972
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

8 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2020 15,236 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both front sill corroded

parking brake has little reserve travel

Fail 5 May 2020 15,236 miles

Fuel hose leaking on carb (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated upper arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front inner sill corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

parking brake has little reserve travel

Pass 15 May 2018 15,044 miles

handbrake reserve travel becoming minimal

o/s/r outer, under sill and inner arch corroded

Pass 26 May 2017 12,976 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 25 May 2017 12,976 miles

Offside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users wing (6.1.B.1b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 30 Mar 2016 12,707 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2016 12,701 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 13 Mar 2015 119,744 miles

parking brake poor may require further attention

rear passenger seats not fitted

Fail 9 Mar 2015 119,642 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

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

rear passenger seats not fitted

Pass 8 Mar 2014 10,662 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Wiper blades deteriorating

nearside front Brake hose twisted

offside Steering arm has slight play

Fail 8 Mar 2014 10,662 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Wiper blades deteriorating

nearside front Brake hose twisted

offside Steering arm has slight play

Pass 19 Feb 2013 9,297 miles

Nearside and Offside Front Inner Wing To Front Panel Rusty And Holed

Fail 14 Feb 2013 9,289 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.3.A.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside and Offside Front Inner Wing To Front Panel Rusty And Holed

Fail 13 Jun 2012 9,274 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

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

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Offside Front brake caliper securing device loose (3.5.1j)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

all rear lights dim

front and rear brake discs corroded

front centre brake hose too long

front cross member looks modified

front valance poorly attached

front wings insecure at bottom edges

fuel pipe very close to exhaust manifold

o/s front door stiff

outer sills poorly welded

rear valance corroded

tyres underinflated

wheel nuts look incorrect

Fail 4 Jun 2008 9,270 miles

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

vehicle heavily undersealed unable to check for corrosion

Pass 27 Feb 2007 7,914 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2007 7,903 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Oil leak

both rear parking brake readings poor

extensive underbody underseal

offside front chassis swollen and corroded around subframe mounting point

patch repairs to both rear inner sills

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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JYP 355K is a 1972 Ford Cortina in Red with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 47.1%.

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 JYP 355K, 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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JYP 355K is a 1972 Ford Cortina, first registered on 17 March 1972.

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