MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
64,679 miAbove average mileage for this year
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nearside rear seat does not pull out doesn't come into test due to year of vehicle
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp side light comes on when brake pedal pressed (4.2.3 (c))
Offside Front Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp side light comes on when brake pedal pressed (4.2.3 (c))
nearside rear seat does not pull out doesn't come into test due to year of vehicle
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Lower Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)
Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Front Upper Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing
Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing
How Reliable is the Ford Cortina?
Based on 56,538 MOT tests across 7,991 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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DGK 786X is a 1981 Ford Cortina in Brown with a 2,294cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
Across all 1981 Ford Cortina models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.7% with a typical mileage of 51,476 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 DGK 786X, 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 45 years old, this Ford Cortina is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was DGK 786X registered?
DGK 786X is a 1981 Ford Cortina, first registered on 18 December 1981.
Is DGK 786X safe to buy?
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