MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
21,584 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Nearside Steering linkage ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment drumstick (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Fuel pipe chafing (6.1.3 (c) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
No mud flaps at time of test
brake pedal rubber missing
Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
rear parking brake recording little or no effort both (3.7.B.6a)
No mud flaps at time of test
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)
brake pedal rubber missing
no wheel arches fitted at the time of test
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
no mudguards fitted front or rear
Nearside Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)
Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)
Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)
no mudguards fitted front or rear
How Reliable is the Ford Cortina?
Based on 56,538 MOT tests across 7,991 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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450 TUO is a 1974 Ford Cortina in Maroon with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 450 TUO, 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 450 TUO registered?
450 TUO is a 1974 Ford Cortina, first registered on 10 June 1974.
Is 450 TUO safe to buy?
The MOT history for 450 TUO shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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