MOT Status
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14,316 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn both antiroll bar link (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Central Front fog light inop
Coolant leak ()
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear possible leak inside drum
Offside washer jet not working
underside floor near exhaust slight corrosion
How Reliable is the Ford Cortina?
Based on 56,538 MOT tests across 7,991 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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B857 YOS is a 1985 Ford Cortina in Blue with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
Across all 1985 Ford Cortina models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.8% with a typical mileage of 44,006 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 B857 YOS, 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 41 years old, this Ford Cortina is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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How do I check the history of B857 YOS?
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What year was B857 YOS registered?
B857 YOS is a 1985 Ford Cortina, first registered on 1 January 1985.
Is B857 YOS safe to buy?
The MOT history for B857 YOS shows 3 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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