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KFP 588K

1972 Ford Cortina

Green Diesel 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Dec 2018
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

2,433 mi
Last recorded2,433 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2017
Typical for 1972 Ford Cortina60,147 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKFP 588K
MakeFord
ModelCortina
Year1972
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2017 2,433 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2016 98,174 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2015 96,508 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2014 91,413 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2013 91,016 miles

Coolant leak

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

general underbody corrosion

rear seats removed

slight corrosion on front wings

slight corrosion on rear inner wheel arches

vehicle been stood for a long period of time

Fail 6 Sep 2013 91,011 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Oil leak

Coolant leak

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

general underbody corrosion

rear seats removed

slight corrosion on front wings

slight corrosion on rear inner wheel arches

vehicle been stood for a long period of time

Pass 1 Mar 2012 91,003 miles

coolant leak

no rear seats fitted

rear bumper damaged

slight movement in N/S/F wheel bearing

steering column flexible coupling slightly deteriorated

Fail 23 Feb 2012 90,998 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

coolant leak

no rear seats fitted

rear bumper damaged

slight movement in N/S/F wheel bearing

steering column flexible coupling slightly deteriorated

Fail 4 Jan 2012 90,990 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Rear Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

N/S/R tyre worn on inner edge

Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)

coolant leak

corrosion (holed) to both side front floor pans

no rear seats fitted to vehicle

slight movement in n/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 13 Nov 2009 90,051 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

general corrosion to vehicle structure and suspension components

slight play in offside and nearside steering rack ends

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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KFP 588K is a 1972 Ford Cortina in Green with a 1,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 KFP 588K, 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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KFP 588K is a 1972 Ford Cortina, first registered on 1 May 1972.

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