MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
89,941 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
o/s steering idler slight play
Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
handbrake low effort
o/s/r wheel binding on
steering box drop arm bush worn
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
All brake hoses slightly deteriated
Both rear inner sills very thin
Both rear inner wheel arches rotten
Handbrake % on ly just passed
Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)
Small hole in top of o/s/f sill
Some play in sector shaft
o/s center link bush tatty
o/s/r light lense broken - not white
All brake hoses slightly deteriated
Both rear inner sills very thin
Both rear inner wheel arches rotten
Handbrake % on ly just passed
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)
Small hole in top of o/s/f sill
Some play in sector shaft
o/s center link bush tatty
o/s/r light lense broken - not white
How Reliable is the Ford Cortina?
Based on 56,538 MOT tests across 7,991 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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2785 KV is a 1962 Ford Cortina in Green with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.
Across all 1962 Ford Cortina models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.7% with a typical mileage of 27,242 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 2785 KV, 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 64 years old, this Ford Cortina is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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2785 KV is a 1962 Ford Cortina, first registered on 1 August 1962.
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