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OBJ 606M

1973 Ford Cortina

Green Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2022
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

53,266 mi
Last recorded53,266 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2021
Typical for 1973 Ford Cortina47,728 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOBJ 606M
MakeFord
ModelCortina
Year1973
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2021 53,266 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2021 53,263 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength at end of sill in arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2018 52,717 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 24 Dec 2015 52,351 miles

both sides steering rack worn

Fail 22 Dec 2015 52,320 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

both sides steering rack worn

Pass 14 Dec 2014 49,428 miles

oil leak from engine and gearbox

slight blow from front exhaust joint

slight corrosion to both outer sills

steering rack damp

steering rack worn o/s (recommend replacement)

Pass 30 Nov 2013 47,724 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Pass 8 Oct 2012 42,142 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2012 41,967 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

n/s/r brake backplate damp

n/s/r brake binding slightly

slight coolant leak from radiator

slight exhaust blow from front joint

Pass 8 Oct 2011 35,408 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

n/s/r brake backing plate damp

Fail 2 Oct 2011 35,360 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

n/s/r brake backing plate damp

Pass 30 Sep 2010 29,711 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 28,354 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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OBJ 606M is a 1973 Ford Cortina in Green with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 OBJ 606M, 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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OBJ 606M is a 1973 Ford Cortina, first registered on 9 August 1973.

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