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BHY 879H

2019 Ford Cortina

Blue Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2023
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

7,378 mi
Last recorded7,378 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2022
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBHY 879H
MakeFord
ModelCortina
Year2019
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2022 7,378 miles

Nearside Front disc pitted

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

Fail 4 Jul 2022 7,372 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Nearside Front disc pitted

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2021 7,355 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 21 Jun 2021 7,353 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension component damaged but not seriously weakened tie bar to chassis (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component damaged but not seriously weakened tie bar to chassis. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Sep 2020 73,097 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 29 Jun 2020 72,760 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

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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BHY 879H is a 2019 Ford Cortina in Blue with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 BHY 879H, 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 7 years old, this Ford Cortina is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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BHY 879H is a 2019 Ford Cortina, first registered on 1 July 2019.

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