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UPP 476L

1973 Ford Cortina

Red Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

91,655 mi
Last recorded91,655 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2018
Typical for 1973 Ford Cortina47,728 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUPP 476L
MakeFord
ModelCortina
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2018 91,655 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2018 91,655 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Jul 2017 90,384 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2016 88,012 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 6 Jun 2015 84,012 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2014 78,858 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

both sides front jacking points corroded

n/s/r back plate stained

washer bottle leaking

Fail 19 Jun 2014 78,858 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

both sides front jacking points corroded

n/s/r back plate stained

washer bottle leaking

Pass 20 Apr 2013 76,331 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both front doors interior handles poor in operation

Pass 16 May 2012 75,198 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

upper body of vehicle has rust spots not in perscribed area

Pass 5 Oct 2010 73,989 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2010 73,971 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Stater motor casing loose

bolt missing from rear of alternator

Pass 7 Oct 2009 72,878 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2008 70,479 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2007 68,526 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2007 68,526 miles

Centre Rear Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 Oct 2006 64,945 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2006 64,945 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Rear Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

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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UPP 476L is a 1973 Ford Cortina in Red with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 UPP 476L, 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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UPP 476L is a 1973 Ford Cortina, first registered on 13 June 1973.

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