MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
3,658 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Oil leak, but not excessive leak from differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))
both rear seals on axle
seatbelt stalk mountings are bolted to composite material and not secured through chassis
vehicle is a kit car bassed on ford cortina
Steering column flexible coupling is excessively deteriorated (2.1.5)
seatbelt stalk mountings are bolted to composite material and not secured through chassis
vehicle is a kit car bassed on ford cortina
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
mixture slightly lean
reposition both front flex hoses
Oil leak
Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Horn not a continuous or uniform sound (1.6.2e)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Oil leak
Centre Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)
wiper stalk broken wipers still work
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
wiper stalk broken wipers still work
How Reliable is the Ford Cortina?
Based on 56,538 MOT tests across 7,991 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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ECU 589W is a 1980 Ford Cortina in Black with a 2,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.
Across all 1980 Ford Cortina models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.4% with a typical mileage of 50,978 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 ECU 589W, 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 46 years old, this Ford Cortina is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was ECU 589W registered?
ECU 589W is a 1980 Ford Cortina, first registered on 4 September 1980.
Is ECU 589W safe to buy?
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