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AYX 306T

1979 Ford Cortina

White Petrol 5000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2015
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

99,846 mi
Last recorded99,846 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2014
Typical for 1979 Ford Cortina51,156 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAYX 306T
MakeFord
ModelCortina
Year1979
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,000cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2014 99,846 miles

offside and nearside front tyres perished

offside front washer jet inoperative

surface corrosion to floorpan and offside front inner wing

Pass 26 Jul 2013 99,718 miles

all tyres perished

floorpan corroded

Pass 23 Sep 2011 99,717 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2011 99,717 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 31 Aug 2011 99,717 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

exhaust noisy but not excessive

Pass 6 Jul 2010 99,717 miles
Pass 15 May 2009 99,682 miles
Fail 1 May 2009 99,682 miles

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside Inner Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 12 Apr 2008 99,682 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 2 Feb 2007 9,562 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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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AYX 306T is a 1979 Ford Cortina in White with a 5,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 1979 Ford Cortina models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.5% with a typical mileage of 51,156 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 AYX 306T, 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 47 years old, this Ford Cortina is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AYX 306T registered?

AYX 306T is a 1979 Ford Cortina, first registered on 7 June 1979.

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