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FKJ 556C

2012 Ford Cortina

Red Petrol 1558cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2018
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

29,886 mi
Last recorded29,886 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2017
Typical for 2012 Ford Cortina47,839 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFKJ 556C
MakeFord
ModelCortina
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,558cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 15 Aug 2017 29,886 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 13 Aug 2016 84,681 miles

oil leak

Pass 3 Aug 2015 29,255 miles

Oil leak

Pass 11 Aug 2014 9,846 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2013 33,012 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2012 32,674 miles

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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FKJ 556C is a 2012 Ford Cortina in Red with a 1,558cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2012 Ford Cortina models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.6% with a typical mileage of 47,839 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 FKJ 556C, 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 14 years old, this Ford Cortina is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was FKJ 556C registered?

FKJ 556C is a 2012 Ford Cortina, first registered on 15 August 2012.

Is FKJ 556C safe to buy?

The MOT history for FKJ 556C shows 6 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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