MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
84,683 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Inner Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Inner Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
1/ corrosion on both front inner wings 2/ front tie-rod bushes are worn 3/ offside rear bottom arm rear bush is slightly worn
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)
Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)
Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
vehicle is heavily undersealed
Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Offside Front Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
all brake pipes corroded..play in steering rack..extensive surface corrosion to vehicle..
Nearside Front Upper Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Upper Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Inner Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
rear panel corroding
slight play o/s rack end
How Reliable is the Ford Cortina?
Based on 56,538 MOT tests across 7,991 vehicles.
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CUX 313T is a 1979 Ford Cortina in Silver with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
Across all 1979 Ford Cortina models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.5% with a typical mileage of 51,156 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 CUX 313T, 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 47 years old, this Ford Cortina is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was CUX 313T registered?
CUX 313T is a 1979 Ford Cortina, first registered on 12 June 1979.
Is CUX 313T safe to buy?
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