1972 Ford Cortina 1.6L Petrol · HAY 24L
1972 Ford Cortina (1.6L, petrol). First registered 31/12/1972. Recorded mileage 5,756 miles. MOT valid until 09/06/2027.
- Make & Model
- FORD CORTINA
- Year / Origin
- 1972 · Bournemouth
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 09/06/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 5,756 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1972
- Engine
- 1600cc
HAY 24L Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 12/05/2026
- 5,756 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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HAY 24L Mileage History
- 07/06/20225,569 mi
- 23/06/20235,630 mi+61 mi
- 11/06/20255,666 mi+36 mi
- 12/05/20265,756 mi+90 mi
- 12/05/20265,756 mi
Average of roughly 48 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
HAY 24L MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1972 Ford Cortina (HAY 24L) between June 2022 and May 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 12 May 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (3 issues), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 3 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
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