MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
107,376 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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under body corrosion
Coolant leak radiator ()
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak ()
Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Oil leak
Oil leak
Oil leak
osf drivers door corroded slightly
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS
Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
How Reliable is the Ford Cortina?
Based on 56,538 MOT tests across 7,991 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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PLG 289L is a 1973 Ford Cortina in Bronze with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.
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 PLG 289L, 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 PLG 289L registered?
PLG 289L is a 1973 Ford Cortina, first registered on 1 April 1973.
Is PLG 289L safe to buy?
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