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NUD 407M

1973 Ford Cortina

Red Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2024
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

25,763 mi
Last recorded25,763 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2023
Typical for 1973 Ford Cortina47,728 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNUD 407M
MakeFord
ModelCortina
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 14 Sep 2023 25,763 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2019 25,087 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2018 22,615 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2017 22,217 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both front (2.4.G.2)

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 21 Mar 2016 22,132 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play x2 (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear nail in tyre

Pass 24 Mar 2015 21,911 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2014 21,482 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2012 20,920 miles

front registration plate slightly faded and detetiorated

offside rear lower tail light not working

Pass 27 Aug 2011 19,911 miles

Handbrake cables insecure in backplates

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 24 Aug 2010 18,881 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 18,365 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2007 18,280 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2006 17,816 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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NUD 407M is a 1973 Ford Cortina in Red with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 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 NUD 407M, 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 NUD 407M registered?

NUD 407M is a 1973 Ford Cortina, first registered on 8 October 1973.

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