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NXG 121L

1973 Ford Cortina

Black Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2018
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

76,644 mi
Last recorded76,644 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2017
Typical for 1973 Ford Cortina47,728 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNXG 121L
MakeFord
ModelCortina
Year1973
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2017 76,644 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2016 76,446 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2015 75,691 miles

ADVISE[chassis has heavy coating of underseal.

Pass 17 Jul 2014 75,071 miles

chasis heavy coating of underseal

Pass 17 Jul 2013 74,562 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2012 74,000 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Inner Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

nearside rear inner wheel arch slight corrosion non-prescribed area

Pass 20 Jul 2011 73,670 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 30 Jun 2010 73,614 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 10 Jul 2009 73,438 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 28 Feb 2008 73,365 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2008 73,365 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 20 Sep 2006 73,290 miles

nearside rear footbrake and handbrake performance slightly low, but within overall brake performance requirements

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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NXG 121L is a 1973 Ford Cortina in Black with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 NXG 121L, 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 NXG 121L registered?

NXG 121L is a 1973 Ford Cortina, first registered on 1 June 1973.

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