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4234 RZ

2012 Ford Cortina

White Petrol 1558cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2019
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

65,856 mi
Last recorded65,856 miles
Recorded on4 May 2018
Typical for 2012 Ford Cortina47,839 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration4234 RZ
MakeFord
ModelCortina
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,558cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 May 2018 65,856 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2015 65,035 miles
Pass 16 May 2014 64,200 miles
Pass 17 May 2013 63,556 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2012 62,569 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 21 Jun 2012 62,569 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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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4234 RZ is a 2012 Ford Cortina in White with a 1,558cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2012 Ford Cortina models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.6% with a typical mileage of 47,839 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 4234 RZ, 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 14 years old, this Ford Cortina is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was 4234 RZ registered?

4234 RZ is a 2012 Ford Cortina, first registered on 21 June 2012.

Is 4234 RZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for 4234 RZ shows 6 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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