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CTP 725W

1980 Ford Cortina

Blue Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2009
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

56,069 mi
Last recorded56,069 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2008
Typical for 1980 Ford Cortina50,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCTP 725W
MakeFord
ModelCortina
Year1980
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2008 56,069 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2008 56,069 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 13 Jan 2007 54,962 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2006 54,962 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Vehicle structure is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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CTP 725W is a 1980 Ford Cortina in Blue with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 CTP 725W, 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 CTP 725W registered?

CTP 725W is a 1980 Ford Cortina, first registered on 12 December 1980.

Is CTP 725W safe to buy?

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