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PHE 675M

1974 Ford Cortina

Red Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2025
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

75,976 mi
Last recorded75,976 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2024
Typical for 1974 Ford Cortina58,865 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPHE 675M
MakeFord
ModelCortina
Year1974
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2024 75,976 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2023 75,421 miles
Pass 26 May 2022 75,125 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2021 74,467 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2020 73,877 miles
Pass 29 May 2019 73,096 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2018 71,774 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2017 70,569 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2016 69,772 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2015 69,047 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2014 68,321 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2013 67,467 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2012 66,339 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

rear brakes require attention

Pass 10 Jun 2011 65,537 miles
Pass 26 May 2010 63,773 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

Fail 18 May 2010 63,737 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Trailing arm locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Brake pedal creeps down under servo assistance and touches the floor (3.3.C.3) DANGEROUS

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 20 May 2009 62,528 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

advise 2x rear brake cylinders

slight front brake imbalance

Pass 20 May 2008 61,143 miles
Fail 19 May 2008 61,113 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 21 May 2007 60,577 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a)

Pass 21 May 2007 60,577 miles
Pass 16 May 2006 58,056 miles
Fail 15 May 2006 58,056 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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PHE 675M is a 1974 Ford Cortina in Red with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 PHE 675M, 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.

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What year was PHE 675M registered?

PHE 675M is a 1974 Ford Cortina, first registered on 4 February 1974.

Is PHE 675M safe to buy?

The MOT history for PHE 675M shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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