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MYE 572L

1973 Ford Cortina

Yellow Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2021
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

85,274 mi
Last recorded85,274 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2020
Typical for 1973 Ford Cortina47,728 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMYE 572L
MakeFord
ModelCortina
Year1973
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2020 85,274 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2019 84,004 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2018 82,682 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2017 80,271 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2013 79,290 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 27 Oct 2012 78,412 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2011 76,106 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2011 76,106 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 29 Sep 2010 32,209 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2009 27,742 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 60,117 miles

front anti roll bar very close/touching engine sump pan.

Pass 15 Jan 2007 59,623 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2007 59,622 miles

Dipswitch operation does not deflect all main beam headlamps to make them dipped beams (1.7.4b)

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

o/s front a post coroded

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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MYE 572L is a 1973 Ford Cortina in Yellow with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 MYE 572L, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was MYE 572L registered?

MYE 572L is a 1973 Ford Cortina, first registered on 1 January 1973.

Is MYE 572L safe to buy?

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