MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
46,541 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
rear silencer incorectly routed
this vehicle is heavly undersealed
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm locating pin locking device not properly locked (2.4.G.3b)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
rear silencer incorectly routed
this vehicle is heavly undersealed
note/vehicle heavily undersealed
offside outer sill getting weak in places
servo hose worn
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
note/vehicle heavily undersealed
offside outer sill getting weak in places
servo hose worn
Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)
Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)
brake servo slow to operate
How Reliable is the Ford Cortina?
Based on 56,538 MOT tests across 7,991 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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MJB 919L is a 1973 Ford Cortina in Red with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.
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 MJB 919L, 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 MJB 919L registered?
MJB 919L is a 1973 Ford Cortina, first registered on 1 January 1973.
Is MJB 919L safe to buy?
The MOT history for MJB 919L shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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