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DRS 392H

2015 Ford Cortina

Gold Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 May 2027
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

4,614 mi
Last recorded4,614 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 2015 Ford Cortina35,378 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDRS 392H
MakeFord
ModelCortina
Year2015
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 4,614 miles
Pass 9 May 2025 3,374 miles
Pass 17 May 2024 1,857 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2023 8 miles
Pass 20 May 2015 33,844 miles
Fail 1 May 2015 33,842 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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DRS 392H is a 2015 Ford Cortina in Gold with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 DRS 392H, 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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What year was DRS 392H registered?

DRS 392H is a 2015 Ford Cortina, first registered on 1 May 2015.

Is DRS 392H safe to buy?

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