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URR 124L

1973 Ford Cortina

Yellow Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Mar 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

29,799 mi
Last recorded29,799 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 1973 Ford Cortina47,728 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationURR 124L
MakeFord
ModelCortina
Year1973
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 29,799 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2025 27,478 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2023 26,057 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2022 24,993 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2021 22,307 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2020 19,500 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2019 16,614 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2018 13,446 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2017 11,266 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2017 9,812 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2015 5,226 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2013 88,809 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

brake pipes painted

Pass 30 Jun 2012 88,716 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 25 Jun 2011 88,479 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 9 Jun 2010 87,554 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 2 Jun 2009 86,513 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2009 86,513 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2008 85,476 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 12 Apr 2007 83,685 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2006 82,732 miles

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

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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URR 124L is a 1973 Ford Cortina in Yellow with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 URR 124L, 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 URR 124L registered?

URR 124L is a 1973 Ford Cortina, first registered on 1 May 1973.

Is URR 124L safe to buy?

The MOT history for URR 124L shows 20 tests with a 95% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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