MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
91,243 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside front outer sill / wing has slight corrosion
Offside front outer sill / wing has slight corrosion
Oil leak ()
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Nail in nearside front tyre
Oil leak
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
oil leak on engine and gear box
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
oil leak on engine and gear box
slight corrosion of metal brake pipes
slight corrosion of under body parts
How Reliable is the Ford Cortina?
Based on 56,538 MOT tests across 7,991 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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NJD 294L is a 1973 Ford Cortina in Red with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.
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 NJD 294L, 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 NJD 294L registered?
NJD 294L is a 1973 Ford Cortina, first registered on 24 January 1973.
Is NJD 294L safe to buy?
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