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HAN 407K

1972 Ford Cortina

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

57,233 mi
Last recorded57,233 miles
Recorded on16 May 2018
Typical for 1972 Ford Cortina60,147 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHAN 407K
MakeFord
ModelCortina
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc
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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 May 2018 57,233 miles

Offside Rear tyre perished

underside covered in thick underseal

Fail 14 May 2018 57,169 miles

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear tyre perished

underside covered in thick underseal

Pass 24 May 2017 55,583 miles
Pass 18 May 2016 55,583 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

oil leak

Fail 25 Sep 2015 55,583 miles

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

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

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

Hydraulic brake cylinder repaired, but not inappropriately master cylinder (3.6.A.3)

Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt bothsides (2.4.G.2)

o/s/f floor pan holed out of prescribed area

oil leak

Pass 12 Jun 2014 55,558 miles

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

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

o/s/f floorpan/tunnel has slight corrosion

Fail 11 Jun 2014 55,558 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

o/s/f floorpan/tunnel has slight corrosion

Pass 7 May 2013 55,583 miles
Pass 15 May 2012 55,583 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 54,959 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2009 54,577 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 29 Aug 2009 54,555 miles

Nearside Front Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 2 Sep 2008 52,201 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2008 52,189 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 15 Mar 2007 50,628 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2006 49,656 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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HAN 407K is a 1972 Ford Cortina in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 1972 Ford Cortina models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.1% with a typical mileage of 60,147 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 HAN 407K, 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 54 years old, this Ford Cortina is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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HAN 407K is a 1972 Ford Cortina, first registered on 29 March 1972.

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