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ECD 36C

1976 Ford Cortina

Blue Petrol 1500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2016
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

65,947 mi
Last recorded65,947 miles
Recorded on14 May 2015
Typical for 1976 Ford Cortina56,094 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationECD 36C
MakeFord
ModelCortina
Year1976
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,500cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 May 2015 65,947 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2014 65,316 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2014 65,316 miles

Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Pass 10 Dec 2012 64,671 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2011 63,609 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2010 13,009 miles

Battery insecure

Fail 13 Dec 2010 13,009 miles

Centre Front Body has excessive displacement which may lead to loss of vehicle control (6.1.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake cable locking device missing (3.5.1l)

Nearside Rear Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure (3.1.4b)

Battery insecure

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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ECD 36C is a 1976 Ford Cortina in Blue with a 1,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1976 Ford Cortina models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.3% with a typical mileage of 56,094 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 ECD 36C, 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 50 years old, this Ford Cortina is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of ECD 36C?

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What year was ECD 36C registered?

ECD 36C is a 1976 Ford Cortina, first registered on 4 October 1976.

Is ECD 36C safe to buy?

The MOT history for ECD 36C 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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