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ODU 715M

1973 Ford Cortina

Black Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

99,476 mi
Last recorded99,476 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2017
Typical for 1973 Ford Cortina47,728 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationODU 715M
MakeFord
ModelCortina
Year1973
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2017 99,476 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2016 9,959 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear binding

Offside Front Steering rack deformed but serviceable play on rack (2.2.C.1d)

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

Fail 6 Jun 2016 99,500 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded boot (2.4.A.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear binding

Offside Front Steering rack deformed but serviceable play on rack (2.2.C.1d)

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

Pass 10 Jun 2015 99,469 miles

clutch pedal anti slip missing

Pass 10 Aug 2013 99,468 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Aug 2013 99,460 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2012 99,405 miles

Offside Front Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 26 Apr 2012 99,400 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 26 Mar 2011 97,934 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Apr 2010 96,405 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2010 96,405 miles

Centre Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) locking device missing (3.5.1l)

Pass 11 Mar 2009 90,124 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2009 90,092 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Oct 2007 85,297 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2007 85,286 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component securing device missing (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 25 Sep 2006 77,914 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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ODU 715M is a 1973 Ford Cortina in Black with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 ODU 715M, 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 ODU 715M registered?

ODU 715M is a 1973 Ford Cortina, first registered on 1 August 1973.

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