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NMB 595L

1973 Ford Cortina

Orange Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Dec 2026
Tests16 (16 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

16,825 mi
Last recorded16,825 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 1973 Ford Cortina47,728 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNMB 595L
MakeFord
ModelCortina
Year1973
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

16 pass
Pass 10 Dec 2025 16,825 miles

slight play in front wheel bearings

Pass 18 Jun 2024 13,797 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2023 11,452 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2022 10,125 miles

Rear coil springs corroding

oil leak on engine and gear box

slight bind on both rear brakes

Pass 21 Jun 2021 8,643 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2020 6,399 miles

oil leak on engine

Pass 6 Jul 2019 1,226 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2015 99,429 miles

slight oil leak on engine and gear box

Pass 29 Mar 2014 96,273 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2013 93,118 miles

both front anti-roll bar bushes deteriorating

front and rear springs corroding

front engine mountains cracking

o/s/f top ball joint boot cracking

rear antiroll bar bushes deteriorating

slight bind on o/s/r brake

slight imballance on rear brakes

slight leak on gear box

slight oil leak on engine

Pass 28 Jan 2012 88,564 miles

nail in o/s/f tyre

Pass 5 Feb 2011 85,433 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2010 82,448 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2009 78,024 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2008 75,656 miles

n/s/f sidelight dim

Pass 24 Feb 2007 73,794 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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NMB 595L is a 1973 Ford Cortina in Orange with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 NMB 595L, 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 NMB 595L registered?

NMB 595L is a 1973 Ford Cortina, first registered on 1 February 1973.

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