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DCW 613W

1980 Ford Cortina

Beige Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2021
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

58,916 mi
Last recorded58,916 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2020
Typical for 1980 Ford Cortina50,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDCW 613W
MakeFord
ModelCortina
Year1980
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2020 58,916 miles

age related corrosion

Fail 16 Jun 2010 57,641 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

all rear axle bushes cracked and perished no excessive movement

corrosion at n/s/f & o/s/f inner arches not structural

Pass 16 Jun 2010 57,641 miles

all rear axle bushes cracked and perished no excessive movement

corrosion at n/s/f & o/s/f inner arches not structural

Pass 7 Jul 2009 56,931 miles

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

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 30 Jul 2007 56,801 miles

nearside rear and offside rear tyres sidewalls have cracks in them (not deep)

Pass 25 Aug 2006 56,477 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2006 56,461 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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DCW 613W is a 1980 Ford Cortina in Beige with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 DCW 613W, 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.

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What year was DCW 613W registered?

DCW 613W is a 1980 Ford Cortina, first registered on 1 August 1980.

Is DCW 613W safe to buy?

The MOT history for DCW 613W shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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