MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
16,881 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension support bearing excessively worn middle. (2.4.G.4d)
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill. (6.1.B.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Brake servo leaking (3.6.C.1c) DANGEROUS
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded rear inner sill. (5.2.6) DANGEROUS
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) pinion worn to excess. (2.2.A.1b) DANGEROUS
oil leak.
slight blow from exhaust.
How Reliable is the Ford Cortina?
Based on 56,538 MOT tests across 7,991 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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CEY 246W is a 1981 Ford Cortina in Blue with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
Across all 1981 Ford Cortina models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.7% with a typical mileage of 51,476 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 CEY 246W, 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 45 years old, this Ford Cortina is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was CEY 246W registered?
CEY 246W is a 1981 Ford Cortina, first registered on 1 January 1981.
Is CEY 246W safe to buy?
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