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EDR 532D

1993 Ford Cortina

Blue Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Sep 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

83,310 mi
Last recorded83,310 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEDR 532D
MakeFord
ModelCortina
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2025 83,310 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2022 83,093 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2021 82,579 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2019 81,480 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2019 81,480 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2018 80,895 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2017 79,484 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2017 79,484 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Mar 2016 79,183 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2014 77,662 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2013 75,830 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 74,592 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 72,393 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2010 69,343 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 66,584 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Pass 11 Apr 2008 63,798 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 19 Apr 2007 61,529 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

advise rear foot brakes not even

Pass 8 Mar 2006 58,809 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2006 58,809 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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EDR 532D is a 1993 Ford Cortina in Blue with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 EDR 532D, 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 33 years old, this Ford Cortina is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was EDR 532D registered?

EDR 532D is a 1993 Ford Cortina, first registered on 15 April 1993.

Is EDR 532D safe to buy?

The MOT history for EDR 532D shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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