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3873 RA

1963 Ford Cortina

White Petrol 1593cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jul 2026
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

11,358 mi
Last recorded11,358 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2025
Typical for 1963 Ford Cortina51,608 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration3873 RA
MakeFord
ModelCortina
Year1963
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,593cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 15 Jul 2025 11,358 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2024 11,031 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2022 10,192 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2021 9,740 miles
Pass 7 May 2019 9,344 miles
Pass 10 May 2018 9,147 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play n/s & o/s (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 12 Apr 2017 8,798 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play n/s & o/s. (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 28 May 2014 8,548 miles

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

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.2.C.1h)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Steering box damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

slight play in steering box drop arm shaft bottom bearing.

Pass 10 May 2013 7,768 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2012 7,697 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2011 7,445 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2010 6,644 miles

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

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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3873 RA is a 1963 Ford Cortina in White with a 1,593cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1963 Ford Cortina models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.0% with a typical mileage of 51,608 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 3873 RA, 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 63 years old, this Ford Cortina is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 3873 RA registered?

3873 RA is a 1963 Ford Cortina, first registered on 11 December 1963.

Is 3873 RA safe to buy?

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