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505 MRO

1962 Ford Cortina

Blue Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2023
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

11,664 mi
Last recorded11,664 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2022
Typical for 1962 Ford Cortina27,242 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration505 MRO
MakeFord
ModelCortina
Year1962
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2022 11,664 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2017 11,421 miles

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Inner sills also (6.1.B.2)

Fail 26 May 2017 11,419 miles

Front Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Nearside Front Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Also inner sills (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Inner sills also (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Also inner sills (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front front parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated Both sides (3.6.B.4d)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Vehicle floor (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Inner sills also (6.1.B.2)

Pass 3 Dec 2015 11,405 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2014 11,399 miles

car has some corrosion

Pass 27 Nov 2013 11,383 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2012 11,366 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2011 11,356 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2010 11,350 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2009 11,321 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2008 11,276 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2007 11,082 miles

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Steering box worn

The steering is worn at many points but not excessive

This car has a large amount of under seal appllied to it and it is impossible for me to make a full corrossion inspection

Pass 20 Nov 2006 10,014 miles

steering slight free play

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

this car has had a lot of weld repairs and they are covered in underseal and i am unable to fully inspect

Fail 28 Nov 2005 9,961 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Upper Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

The car has been covered with excess underseal and the previous welding repairs are not able to be examined

Pass 28 Nov 2005 9,961 miles

The car has been covered with excess underseal and the previous welding repairs are not able to be examined

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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505 MRO is a 1962 Ford Cortina in Blue with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 505 MRO, 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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What year was 505 MRO registered?

505 MRO is a 1962 Ford Cortina, first registered on 28 September 1962.

Is 505 MRO safe to buy?

The MOT history for 505 MRO shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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