MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
10,325 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
exhaust corroding
Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing
gearbox oil leak
o/s/f brake pipe gommet missing
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
o/s/r brake slight bind
How Reliable is the Ford Cortina?
Based on 56,538 MOT tests across 7,991 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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255 EAE is a 1970 Ford Cortina in Pink with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.
Across all 1970 Ford Cortina models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.6% with a typical mileage of 44,334 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 255 EAE, 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 56 years old, this Ford Cortina is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was 255 EAE registered?
255 EAE is a 1970 Ford Cortina, first registered on 1 November 1970.
Is 255 EAE safe to buy?
The MOT history for 255 EAE shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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