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SAN 772L

1973 Ford Cortina

Red Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Aug 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

34,072 mi
Last recorded34,072 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
Typical for 1973 Ford Cortina47,728 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSAN 772L
MakeFord
ModelCortina
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2025 34,072 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2024 32,597 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2022 31,600 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2019 26,889 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2018 25,475 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2017 23,976 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2016 23,138 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2015 21,500 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2014 20,467 miles

Offside Front Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 13 Feb 2013 19,971 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

corrosion to offside front floorpan.

Fail 13 Feb 2013 19,971 miles

Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

corrosion to offside front floorpan.

Fail 4 Jan 2012 18,671 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Jan 2012 18,671 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2010 16,866 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Fail 8 Jul 2010 16,866 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm locating pin locking device not properly locked (2.4.G.3b)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm locating pin locking device not properly locked (2.4.G.3b)

Pass 8 May 2009 14,110 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2006 13,568 miles

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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SAN 772L is a 1973 Ford Cortina in Red with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 SAN 772L, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SAN 772L registered?

SAN 772L is a 1973 Ford Cortina, first registered on 25 January 1973.

Is SAN 772L safe to buy?

The MOT history for SAN 772L shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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