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OUO 821M

1974 Ford Cortina

Yellow Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2018
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

59,548 mi
Last recorded59,548 miles
Recorded on16 May 2017
Typical for 1974 Ford Cortina58,865 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOUO 821M
MakeFord
ModelCortina
Year1974
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 16 May 2017 59,548 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2016 56,561 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2015 55,282 miles
Pass 19 May 2014 51,386 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2013 49,619 miles

Slight free play detected in both areas of steering rack ends

Pass 16 May 2012 46,776 miles

rear of n/s sill becoming weak

Pass 16 May 2011 44,959 miles
Pass 20 May 2010 43,209 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 40,340 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2008 38,940 miles
Pass 29 May 2007 37,303 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2006 35,743 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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OUO 821M is a 1974 Ford Cortina in Yellow with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1974 Ford Cortina models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.7% with a typical mileage of 58,865 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 OUO 821M, 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 52 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 OUO 821M registered?

OUO 821M is a 1974 Ford Cortina, first registered on 7 January 1974.

Is OUO 821M safe to buy?

The MOT history for OUO 821M shows 12 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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