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FVL 857X

2016 Ford Cortina

Red Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2023
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

55,962 mi
Last recorded55,962 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2022
Typical for 2016 Ford Cortina53,067 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFVL 857X
MakeFord
ModelCortina
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2022 55,962 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2021 55,780 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2020 55,772 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2019 55,579 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2016 55,183 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 23 Sep 2016 55,183 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure Lense (1.4.A.2b)

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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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FVL 857X is a 2016 Ford Cortina in Red with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2016 Ford Cortina models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.0% with a typical mileage of 53,067 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 FVL 857X, 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 10 years old, this Ford Cortina is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was FVL 857X registered?

FVL 857X is a 2016 Ford Cortina, first registered on 14 November 2016.

Is FVL 857X safe to buy?

The MOT history for FVL 857X shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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