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VTH 333L

1973 Ford Cortina

Blue Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2019
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

62,659 mi
Last recorded62,659 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2018
Typical for 1973 Ford Cortina47,728 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVTH 333L
MakeFord
ModelCortina
Year1973
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2018 62,659 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2017 58,411 miles

nearside rear half shaft oil seal leaking

Pass 18 Mar 2016 55,216 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2015 52,875 miles

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

start of corrosion rear chassis

Pass 10 Mar 2014 52,822 miles

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 13 Nov 2012 52,868 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

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

Rear Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 5 Nov 2012 52,868 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

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

Rear Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 31 Oct 2011 526,971 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2010 51,868 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2009 51,714 miles

steering shalft worn

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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VTH 333L is a 1973 Ford Cortina in Blue with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 VTH 333L, 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 VTH 333L registered?

VTH 333L is a 1973 Ford Cortina, first registered on 16 May 1973.

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