MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
57,135 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front jacking point/forward end inner sill holed/corroded
Offside Rear Inner sill by seat belt mounting feels soft, corrosion ?
Offside Rear Lower inner wheel arch holed/corroded
Play in inner steering rack joints
Rear Rear tyres approx 3mm
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold (7.1.2)
Oil leak ()
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
horn sounds when main beam switch operated
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS
Offside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS
Oil leak ()
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
horn sounds when dip beam switch operated
Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside wiper blade starting to split
Offside Rear light cracking on side wall
Play in steering rack inner joints
Nearside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside front step sill corroded
Offside inner sill feels weak near seat belt mounting but unable to see due to carpet
Play in steering rack
Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside front step sill corroded
Offside inner sill feels weak near seat belt mounting but unable to see due to carpet
Play in steering rack
brake caliper locking device insecure (3.5.1l)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Inner Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Oil leak
surface corrosion to offside front wheel arch
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Oil leak
surface corrosion to offside front wheel arch
Oil leak
offside rear drop sill corroded
front valance corroded
repairs carried out to nearside front chassis
repairs carried out to nearside rear under wheelarch
Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)
front valance corroded
repairs carried out to nearside front chassis
repairs carried out to nearside rear under wheelarch
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
oil leak fron front crank oil seal
Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
adjust front washers
check brakes
o/s & n/s sill starting to rust
o/s inner sill starting to rust
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)
How Reliable is the Ford Cortina?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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RMA 137L is a 1973 Ford Cortina in White with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 RMA 137L, 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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RMA 137L is a 1973 Ford Cortina, first registered on 13 April 1973.
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