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RGL 204M

1973 Ford Cortina

Blue Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2026
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

15,966 mi
Last recorded15,966 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 1973 Ford Cortina47,728 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRGL 204M
MakeFord
ModelCortina
Year1973
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 15,966 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2024 15,633 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2023 12,188 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2019 393 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2005 95,354 miles

slight play in o/s/f upper inner wish bone mounting bushes † †both front brake discs becoming destorted

Fail 19 Nov 2005 95,350 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

slight play in osf top inner wish bone mounting bushes

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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RGL 204M is a 1973 Ford Cortina in Blue with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 RGL 204M, 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 RGL 204M registered?

RGL 204M is a 1973 Ford Cortina, first registered on 1 August 1973.

Is RGL 204M safe to buy?

The MOT history for RGL 204M shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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