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NJK 944M

1973 Ford Cortina

Bronze Petrol 1593cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2016
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

94,723 mi
Last recorded94,723 miles
Recorded on1 May 2015
Typical for 1973 Ford Cortina47,728 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJK 944M
MakeFord
ModelCortina
Year1973
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,593cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 May 2015 94,723 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 93,034 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2013 92,689 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2011 90,789 miles

centre prop shaft mounting worn

Fail 29 Sep 2011 90,704 miles

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

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

centre prop shaft mounting worn

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Pass 4 Oct 2010 89,357 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 1 Oct 2009 89,271 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

center prop shaft mount worn

Pass 29 Sep 2008 89,176 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Propshaft component defective

Pass 5 Oct 2007 88,903 miles

Oil leak

Pass 6 Oct 2006 88,575 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2005 88,262 miles

advise slight play both front hubs

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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NJK 944M is a 1973 Ford Cortina in Bronze with a 1,593cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 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 NJK 944M, 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 NJK 944M registered?

NJK 944M is a 1973 Ford Cortina, first registered on 12 September 1973.

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The MOT history for NJK 944M shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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