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CNK 301B

2000 Ford Cortina

White Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2018
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

79,978 mi
Last recorded79,978 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2017
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCNK 301B
MakeFord
ModelCortina
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2017 79,978 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2011 77,440 miles

Both front wheels very close to rubbing on shock

Diff leaking

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Gearbox oil leak

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Oil leak

Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Pass 3 Oct 2009 71,900 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Pass 2 Aug 2008 69,814 miles

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Upper Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

osf inner seal slight corrision

Pass 14 Jul 2007 67,707 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2006 69,682 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Offside Front Lower Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

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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CNK 301B is a 2000 Ford Cortina in White with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 CNK 301B, 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 26 years old, this Ford Cortina is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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CNK 301B is a 2000 Ford Cortina, first registered on 1 March 2000.

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