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YVW 142L

1973 Ford Cortina

Maroon Petrol 6276cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2023
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

4,043 mi
Last recorded4,043 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2022
Typical for 1973 Ford Cortina47,728 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYVW 142L
MakeFord
ModelCortina
Year1973
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,276cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 14 Jul 2022 4,043 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Jun 2021 4,001 miles
Pass 23 May 2019 3,454 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2018 3,357 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2017 39,436 miles
Pass 9 May 2013 4,857 miles

Offside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 16 Mar 2012 3,248 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 39,436 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2009 39,436 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2008 11,893 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2007 11,893 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2006 11,893 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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YVW 142L is a 1973 Ford Cortina in Maroon with a 6,276cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 YVW 142L, 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 YVW 142L registered?

YVW 142L is a 1973 Ford Cortina, first registered on 3 April 1973.

Is YVW 142L safe to buy?

The MOT history for YVW 142L shows 12 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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