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NAX 292M

1973 Ford Cortina

Bronze Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

59,411 mi
Last recorded59,411 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2017
Typical for 1973 Ford Cortina47,728 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNAX 292M
MakeFord
ModelCortina
Year1973
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2017 59,411 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2016 58,817 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2016 58,817 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 15 Sep 2015 58,590 miles

engine oil leaks

front and rear coil springs corroded

nsf tyre worn on inner and outer edges

Fail 15 Sep 2015 58,590 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

engine oil leaks

front and rear coil springs corroded

nsf tyre worn on inner and outer edges

Pass 12 Jun 2014 57,142 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2013 56,633 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2012 55,335 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing inside edge

Fail 8 Jun 2012 55,327 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

n/s/f tyre wearing inside edge

Pass 27 May 2011 53,197 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 27 May 2010 51,474 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 1 Jun 2009 49,457 miles
Pass 22 May 2008 47,467 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

upper axle void bushes splitting

Fail 20 May 2008 47,466 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

upper axle void bushes splitting

Pass 22 May 2007 45,047 miles
Pass 17 May 2006 42,914 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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NAX 292M is a 1973 Ford Cortina in Bronze with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 NAX 292M, 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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NAX 292M is a 1973 Ford Cortina, first registered on 1 August 1973.

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