MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
88,427 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Rear spare wheel well holed/corroded
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both blades (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Rear spare wheel well holed/corroded
How Reliable is the Ford Cortina?
Based on 56,538 MOT tests across 7,991 vehicles.
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EDE 209R is a 1977 Ford Cortina in Orange with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
Across all 1977 Ford Cortina models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.7% with a typical mileage of 44,268 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 EDE 209R, 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 49 years old, this Ford Cortina is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was EDE 209R registered?
EDE 209R is a 1977 Ford Cortina, first registered on 31 December 1977.
Is EDE 209R safe to buy?
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