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POH 748M

1973 Ford Cortina

Silver Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2019
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

57,229 mi
Last recorded57,229 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2018
Typical for 1973 Ford Cortina47,728 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPOH 748M
MakeFord
ModelCortina
Year1973
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2018 57,229 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2017 57,203 miles

Nearside Front Passenger door is stiff to open.

Pass 5 Nov 2015 57,082 miles

slight play in steering rack inner joints

Pass 11 Nov 2014 56,593 miles

exhaust downpipe slightly loose at manifold

front seat belts slow to retract

n/s front flexi hose slightly twisted

slight wear in steering rack

Fail 4 Dec 2013 56,104 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Dec 2013 56,104 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 22 Oct 2012 55,932 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 22 Oct 2012 55,932 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2011 54,612 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2010 54,589 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

off side and near side front brake reaction bar bushes worn.

off side front seat belt difficult to operate.

Pass 15 Feb 2007 54,399 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2007 54,399 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing (2.2.D.2d)

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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POH 748M is a 1973 Ford Cortina in Silver with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 POH 748M, 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 POH 748M registered?

POH 748M is a 1973 Ford Cortina, first registered on 1 November 1973.

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