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BCU 3V

1980 Ford Cortina

Blue Petrol 1593cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2010
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

28,071 mi
Last recorded28,071 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2009
Typical for 1980 Ford Cortina50,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBCU 3V
MakeFord
ModelCortina
Year1980
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,593cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2009 28,071 miles
Fail 27 May 2009 28,049 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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BCU 3V is a 1980 Ford Cortina in Blue with a 1,593cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1980 Ford Cortina models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.4% with a typical mileage of 50,978 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 BCU 3V, 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 46 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 BCU 3V registered?

BCU 3V is a 1980 Ford Cortina, first registered on 9 January 1980.

Is BCU 3V safe to buy?

The MOT history for BCU 3V shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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