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KHA 570L

1973 Ford Cortina

Red Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

34,061 mi
Last recorded34,061 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2010
Typical for 1973 Ford Cortina47,728 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKHA 570L
MakeFord
ModelCortina
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Fail 28 Apr 2010 34,061 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

o/s &n/s outer sills slight corrosion

o/s sill to door pillar corroding

Pass 28 Apr 2009 31,391 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2008 31,216 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2008 31,216 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2007 31,034 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2006 30,827 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2006 30,827 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.D1)

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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KHA 570L is a 1973 Ford Cortina in Red with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1973 Ford Cortina models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.2% with a typical mileage of 47,728 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 KHA 570L, 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 53 years old, this Ford Cortina is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was KHA 570L registered?

KHA 570L is a 1973 Ford Cortina, first registered on 8 June 1973.

Is KHA 570L safe to buy?

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