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ORB 723M

1973 Ford Cortina

Yellow Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2017
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

27,297 mi
Last recorded27,297 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2016
Typical for 1973 Ford Cortina47,728 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationORB 723M
MakeFord
ModelCortina
Year1973
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2016 27,297 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

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

Pass 14 Dec 2015 27,073 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2014 25,746 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 19 Apr 2011 25,294 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

nearside rear chassis / floor showing corrosion

several suspension bushes to the front of the vehicle starting to perish and showing movement

vehicle chassis and structure as been heavly coated in body sealant

vehicle chassis and structure as had repair work carried out to minimum standards for the mot

vehicle structure and suspension components showing general corrosion

Fail 31 Mar 2011 25,291 miles

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

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Front Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

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

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)

Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

general corrosion to vehicle structure and suspension components

nearside rear chassis / floor showing corrosion

several suspension bushes to front starting to perish and showing movement

vehicle chassis and structure as been heavly coated in body sealant

vehicle chassis and vehicle structure as had repair work carried out to minimum stands for the mot

Pass 15 Aug 2009 25,033 miles

Battery insecure

general corrosion to sills inner sills and chassis

Pass 8 Jul 2008 24,132 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2007 22,713 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

propshaft centre bearing split

Pass 18 May 2006 21,928 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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ORB 723M is a 1973 Ford Cortina in Yellow with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 ORB 723M, 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 ORB 723M registered?

ORB 723M is a 1973 Ford Cortina, first registered on 1 October 1973.

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