CarVerify

Free Car Check

PGH 31L

1973 Ford Cortina

Red Petrol 3700cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2023
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

83,340 mi
Last recorded83,340 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2022
Typical for 1973 Ford Cortina47,728 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Ford
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationPGH 31L
MakeFord
ModelCortina
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,700cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

9 pass
Pass 19 Aug 2022 83,340 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2019 83,219 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2015 83,087 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Jul 2013 82,931 miles

rear axle bushes worn

Pass 3 Aug 2012 82,715 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 82,373 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2010 79,867 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2009 78,548 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2006 75,129 miles

Advanced corrosion to both front inner wheel arches

Passengers seat belt slow to retract

Play in steering rack

Slight play in nearside bottom swivel

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
Full Ford Cortina reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

PGH 31L is a 1973 Ford Cortina in Red with a 3,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 PGH 31L, 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

How do I check the history of PGH 31L?

You can check the full history of PGH 31L by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was PGH 31L registered?

PGH 31L is a 1973 Ford Cortina, first registered on 6 March 1973.

Is PGH 31L safe to buy?

The MOT history for PGH 31L shows 9 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does PGH 31L have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on PGH 31L. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.