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KLL 373K

1972 Ford Cortina

Green Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2014
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

44,408 mi
Last recorded44,408 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2013
Typical for 1972 Ford Cortina60,147 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKLL 373K
MakeFord
ModelCortina
Year1972
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2013 44,408 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 23 Apr 2013 44,408 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 6 Feb 2012 40,405 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 4 Feb 2012 40,405 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Outer Upper Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Outer Upper Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 8 Jan 2011 38,771 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 38,766 miles

Battery insecure

Pass 29 Mar 2007 38,744 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2007 38,744 miles

Offside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (1.7.4a)

Offside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (1.7.4a)

head light is not operating in correct sequence with vehicle main tale tell light

Pass 25 Jan 2006 38,463 miles

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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KLL 373K is a 1972 Ford Cortina in Green with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 KLL 373K, 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 KLL 373K registered?

KLL 373K is a 1972 Ford Cortina, first registered on 1 July 1972.

Is KLL 373K safe to buy?

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