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OEU 178M

1973 Ford Cortina

Yellow Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2009
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

63,724 mi
Last recorded63,724 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2008
Typical for 1973 Ford Cortina47,728 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOEU 178M
MakeFord
ModelCortina
Year1973
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2008 63,724 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

light scratch marks across screen

offside rear door inoperative from outside

Fail 30 Aug 2008 63,721 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

light scratch marks across screen

offside rear door inoperative from outside

Pass 22 Aug 2006 59,759 miles

offside diff mounted void bush excess wear

Fail 22 Aug 2006 59,759 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

offside diff mounted void bush excess wear

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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OEU 178M is a 1973 Ford Cortina in Yellow with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 OEU 178M, 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 OEU 178M registered?

OEU 178M is a 1973 Ford Cortina, first registered on 21 September 1973.

Is OEU 178M safe to buy?

The MOT history for OEU 178M shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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