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DDE 233P

2015 Ford Cortina

White Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2021
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

51,440 mi
Last recorded51,440 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2019
Typical for 2015 Ford Cortina35,378 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDDE 233P
MakeFord
ModelCortina
Year2015
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2019 51,440 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective back worn (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective slightly corroded and worn (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Jul 2019 51,434 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Both front pipes corroded and holed also blowing at joint (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Slow/low (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.3.1 (b) (i))

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Dec 2015 50,358 miles

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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DDE 233P is a 2015 Ford Cortina in White with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2015 Ford Cortina models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.7% with a typical mileage of 35,378 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 DDE 233P, 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 11 years old, this Ford Cortina is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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DDE 233P is a 2015 Ford Cortina, first registered on 1 December 2015.

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