MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
48,423 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Rear Inner Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)
advise inner rack end worn near side
Nearside Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)
Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)
Offside Rear Inner Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)
advise inner rack end worn near side
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
front and rear shocks are weak
surface rust forming on underside of vehicle
Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
front and rear shocks are weak
surface rust forming on underside of vehicle
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
front fuel pipes starting to corrode
Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)
Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)
Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
front fuel pipes starting to corrode
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
front and rear brake hoses starting to perrish
n/s front washer not working
n/s rear brake binding slighty
slight fuel leak from carb throttle valve gasket
slight play in o/s rear axle top void bush
spare tyre defective
How Reliable is the Ford Cortina?
Based on 56,538 MOT tests across 7,991 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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REO 232L is a 1973 Ford Cortina in Black with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.
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 REO 232L, 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 REO 232L registered?
REO 232L is a 1973 Ford Cortina, first registered on 6 July 1973.
Is REO 232L safe to buy?
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