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BAA 780R

1977 Ford Cortina

Red Petrol 1593cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jul 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

51,508 mi
Last recorded51,508 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2026
Typical for 1977 Ford Cortina44,268 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBAA 780R
MakeFord
ModelCortina
Year1977
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,593cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2026 51,508 miles

Suspension rubbers deteriorated

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2024 50,087 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension rubbers deteriorated

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 2 Jul 2024 50,038 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edgewear (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension rubbers age cracking

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2023 49,092 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension rubbers age cracking

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2022 48,069 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Suspension rubbers age cracking

Pass 19 Jul 2021 47,124 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension components corroded

Suspension rubbers age cracking

Pass 17 Jul 2020 46,140 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension components corroded

Suspension rubbers age cracking

Pass 22 Jul 2019 45,552 miles

Nearside Rear tyre age cracking

Oil leak

Suspension components corroded

Suspension rubbers age cracking

Pass 12 Jul 2018 45,011 miles

Brake components corroded

Offside Outer sill corroded

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Suspension components corroded

Suspension rubbers age cracking

oil leak

Pass 26 Jun 2017 44,632 miles

brake components corroded

oil leak

slight movement inner rack joints

suspension components corroded

suspension rubbers age cracking

Pass 2 Jul 2016 44,035 miles

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

brake components corroded

suspension components corroded

suspension rubbers age cracking

Pass 4 Jul 2015 43,650 miles

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

n/s/r side light slight interference when indicating

suspension components corroded

suspension rubber bushes age cracking

Pass 14 Jun 2014 43,237 miles

Oil leak

slight movement in steering rack

suspension components corroded

suspension rubbers age cracking

Pass 29 Jun 2013 42,713 miles

Oil leak

movement in steering rack

suspension components corroded

suspension rubbers age cracking

Pass 23 Jun 2012 42,180 miles

Oil leak

suspension components corroded

suspension rubbers age cracking

Pass 22 Jun 2011 41,472 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

movement in steering rack

outer sills and floor sections heavily undersealed

rear chassis sections corroded

staining around fuel pump

Pass 19 Jun 2010 4,088 miles

dampness around rear diff

front anti roll link rod rubbers perished

general oil leaks

slight roughness in o/s/r wheel - poss wheel bearing?

slight run out on front brakes

underside of vehicle undersealed

Fail 19 Jun 2010 4,088 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

dampness around rear diff

front anti roll link rod rubbers perished

general oil leaks

slight roughness in o/s/r wheel - poss wheel bearing?

slight run out on front brakes

underside of vehicle undersealed

Pass 20 Jun 2009 40,281 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

both front seat belts fluffing

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

movement in steering rack

suspension components corroded

vehicle structure slight corrosion

Pass 29 Jun 2008 39,537 miles

Lower Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 8 Jul 2007 38,312 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Oil leak

Pass 9 Jul 2006 36,938 miles

N/S/R tail light cracked

O/S/F tyre starting to wear on outer edges

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

Slight play at lower steering shaft

oil leak

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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BAA 780R is a 1977 Ford Cortina in Red with a 1,593cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

Across all 1977 Ford Cortina models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.7% with a typical mileage of 44,268 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 BAA 780R, 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 49 years old, this Ford Cortina is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was BAA 780R registered?

BAA 780R is a 1977 Ford Cortina, first registered on 13 May 1977.

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