MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
79,826 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front panel corroded
Front panel corroded
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting holed (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm also badly split (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Front Front lower panel badly corroded but not affecting vehicle structure
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
How Reliable is the Ford Cortina?
Based on 56,538 MOT tests across 7,991 vehicles.
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RJB 202M is a 1973 Ford Cortina in Blue with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.
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 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 RJB 202M, 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 RJB 202M registered?
RJB 202M is a 1973 Ford Cortina, first registered on 12 November 1973.
Is RJB 202M safe to buy?
The MOT history for RJB 202M shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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