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UMM 815M

1973 Ford Cortina

Black Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2025
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

47,379 mi
Last recorded47,379 miles
Recorded on24 May 2024
Typical for 1973 Ford Cortina47,728 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUMM 815M
MakeFord
ModelCortina
Year1973
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 May 2024 47,379 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2022 43,822 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2021 41,454 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2020 41,124 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Pass 8 Jul 2019 40,398 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2018 39,126 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2017 37,864 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play nearside/offside (2.5.A.3c)

Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% nearside/offside (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 8 Jul 2017 37,855 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis leg (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer side wall (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Front wheel bearing has slight play nearside/offside (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear tyre perishing on inner side wall

Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% nearside/offside (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 11 Jul 2016 37,308 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2015 37,308 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 10 Aug 2015 37,308 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Aug 2014 37,053 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2014 37,014 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

Pass 7 Aug 2013 34,211 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2012 29,454 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 8 Aug 2012 29,437 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 May 2011 27,539 miles

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly damaged (2.3.2)

Pass 29 May 2010 23,397 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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UMM 815M is a 1973 Ford Cortina in Black with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 UMM 815M, 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 UMM 815M registered?

UMM 815M is a 1973 Ford Cortina, first registered on 1 August 1973.

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