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MHY 734L

1973 Ford Cortina

Green Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2018
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

78,485 mi
Last recorded78,485 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2017
Typical for 1973 Ford Cortina47,728 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMHY 734L
MakeFord
ModelCortina
Year1973
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2017 78,485 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2016 78,218 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2016 78,145 miles

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

Offside Rear Upper Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 20 Aug 2015 77,770 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2014 76,924 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 76,754 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 76,096 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2008 76,076 miles

Brake master cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.G.1f)

Pass 27 Apr 2007 75,809 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2007 75,806 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Pass 22 Mar 2006 75,708 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2006 75,708 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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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MHY 734L is a 1973 Ford Cortina in Green with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 MHY 734L, 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 MHY 734L registered?

MHY 734L is a 1973 Ford Cortina, first registered on 22 June 1973.

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