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VHN 500M

1973 Ford Cortina

Red Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2022
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

58,278 mi
Last recorded58,278 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2021
Typical for 1973 Ford Cortina47,728 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVHN 500M
MakeFord
ModelCortina
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2021 58,278 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2020 58,270 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2019 57,904 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2014 57,545 miles

OS steering gaiter deteriorated.

Fail 30 Jul 2014 57,545 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Jul 2013 56,487 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 13 Mar 2012 55,377 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 7 Mar 2011 54,117 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2010 53,165 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2009 51,081 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2009 51,076 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Jan 2008 50,506 miles

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

front subframe mounting rubbers slight movement

Fail 7 Nov 2007 50,500 miles

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 18 Sep 2006 49,077 miles

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

fuel cap seal perished/cracked

nearside front upper wishbone bushs worn

Pass 12 Sep 2005 47,634 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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VHN 500M is a 1973 Ford Cortina in Red with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 VHN 500M, 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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VHN 500M is a 1973 Ford Cortina, first registered on 1 August 1973.

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