MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
17,204 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
off side front bulkhead and front behind lights
Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)
off side front panel behind light corrosion in non presscribed area
rear void bush
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)
Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
off side front panel behind light corrosion in non presscribed area
rear void bush
Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)
corrosion front wings inner at front lights
front inner wings at bulk head corrosion
rear body corrosion under bumper
suspension slight soft
Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)
corrosion front wings inner at front lights
front inner wings at bulk head corrosion
rear body corrosion under bumper
suspension slight soft
Oil leak
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)
Oil leak
How Reliable is the Ford Cortina?
Based on 56,538 MOT tests across 7,991 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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DMX 513T is a 1979 Ford Cortina in Black with a 2,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.
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 DMX 513T, 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 DMX 513T registered?
DMX 513T is a 1979 Ford Cortina, first registered on 29 June 1979.
Is DMX 513T safe to buy?
The MOT history for DMX 513T shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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