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PKO 574M

1974 Ford Cortina

Blue Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2009
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

35,803 mi
Last recorded35,803 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2008
Typical for 1974 Ford Cortina58,865 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPKO 574M
MakeFord
ModelCortina
Year1974
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc
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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2008 35,803 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2008 35,800 miles

Centre Front Brake pedal fouling on other parts of the vehicle (3.3.A.4)

Centre Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 28 Mar 2007 34,666 miles

Battery insecure

brake grind o/s/r foot and hand brake

Fail 9 Mar 2007 34,663 miles

Centre Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Centre Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Front Brake hose kinked (3.6.B.4b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Battery insecure

brake grnd o/s/r foot and hand brake

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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PKO 574M is a 1974 Ford Cortina in Blue with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1974 Ford Cortina models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.7% with a typical mileage of 58,865 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 PKO 574M, 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 52 years old, this Ford Cortina is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was PKO 574M registered?

PKO 574M is a 1974 Ford Cortina, first registered on 14 February 1974.

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