MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
53,266 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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))
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)
both sides steering rack worn
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
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)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Oil leak
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
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
n/s/r brake backing plate damp
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
How Reliable is the Ford Cortina?
Based on 56,538 MOT tests across 7,991 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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