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PMG 141L

1973 Ford Cortina

Blue Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2018
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

34,061 mi
Last recorded34,061 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2017
Typical for 1973 Ford Cortina47,728 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPMG 141L
MakeFord
ModelCortina
Year1973
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 13 Sep 2017 34,061 miles

Near side front floor beginning to rust

Pass 29 Jun 2016 32,778 miles
Pass 17 May 2013 32,769 miles

Near side front floor and near side rear inner sill panel begining to rust

Pass 30 Dec 2011 31,735 miles

Drivers seat worn

NSF bump stop missing

NSF seatbelt slightly frayed

NSF wheel bearing has slight play

NSR bumper overrider missing

OSF wheel bearing slighly noisey

Pass 31 Mar 2010 29,258 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2008 23,528 miles

Battery insecure

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Oil leak

center exhaust box temp repaired

o/s/f and n/s/f shokes bushes starting to split

o/s/f head lamp condersation

o/s/r and n/s/r void bushs starting to spit

Pass 1 Jun 2007 20,585 miles

Battery insecure

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

slight play steering rack inner ball joint

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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PMG 141L is a 1973 Ford Cortina in Blue with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 PMG 141L, 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 PMG 141L registered?

PMG 141L is a 1973 Ford Cortina, first registered on 21 June 1973.

Is PMG 141L safe to buy?

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