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LDP 605L

1973 Ford Cortina

White Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2025
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

71,109 mi
Last recorded71,109 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2024
Typical for 1973 Ford Cortina47,728 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLDP 605L
MakeFord
ModelCortina
Year1973
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2024 71,109 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Exhaust noisy insides of siliencer (8.1.1 (a))

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Fail 23 Aug 2024 71,109 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Exhaust noisy insides of siliencer (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 9 Aug 2023 70,738 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

underside" heavily" undersealed.

Fail 9 Aug 2023 70,738 miles

All direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

underside" heavily" undersealed.

Pass 17 Aug 2022 70,647 miles

Thick under body coating applied

Fail 4 Aug 2022 70,646 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Thick under body coating applied

Pass 4 Sep 2019 70,506 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2019 70,506 miles

Central Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fuel system component leaking at carb (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front noise from brake caliper

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2018 70,370 miles

corrosion in panel -underside of radiator

underside of vehicle "heavily"undersealed making inspection difficult

Pass 30 Aug 2017 70,247 miles

Central Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear hose (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

corrosion in panel under radiator-not prescribed area

Fail 30 Aug 2017 70,247 miles

Central Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear hose (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

corrosion in panel under radiator-not prescribed area

Pass 13 Sep 2016 70,060 miles

Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint both front upper (2.4.G.2)

front cross member corroded

Pass 1 Oct 2015 69,830 miles

Front crossmember corroded

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Oct 2010 67,178 miles

offside front brake hose slightly twisted

Fail 7 Oct 2010 69,171 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

offside front brake hose slightly twisted

Pass 9 Oct 2009 62,789 miles

vehicle underside covered in underseal difficult to access for corrosion

Fail 7 Oct 2009 62,783 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

vehicle underside covered in underseal difficult to access for corrosion

Pass 13 Oct 2008 56,454 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2007 48,066 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2007 48,062 miles

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Oct 2006 40,202 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2005 28,846 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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LDP 605L is a 1973 Ford Cortina in White with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 LDP 605L, 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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LDP 605L is a 1973 Ford Cortina, first registered on 12 July 1973.

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