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ATA 151A

2016 Ford Cortina

White Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2017
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

97,873 mi
Last recorded97,873 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2016
Typical for 2016 Ford Cortina53,067 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationATA 151A
MakeFord
ModelCortina
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2016 97,873 miles

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play idler arm (2.2.B.1g)

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

Fail 9 Feb 2016 97,873 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play idler arm (2.2.B.1g)

Rear exhaust box excessively deteriorated

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

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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ATA 151A is a 2016 Ford Cortina in White with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 2016 Ford Cortina models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.0% with a typical mileage of 53,067 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 ATA 151A, 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 10 years old, this Ford Cortina is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was ATA 151A registered?

ATA 151A is a 2016 Ford Cortina, first registered on 1 March 2016.

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