MOT Status
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51,543 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
both rear inner sill / inner arch areas corroding
corrosion to front chassis / floor areas
Offside Rear fog lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)
Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)
Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
How Reliable is the Ford Cortina?
Based on 56,538 MOT tests across 7,991 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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GMY 556V is a 1980 Ford Cortina in Beige with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.
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 GMY 556V, 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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How do I check the history of GMY 556V?
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What year was GMY 556V registered?
GMY 556V is a 1980 Ford Cortina, first registered on 25 January 1980.
Is GMY 556V safe to buy?
The MOT history for GMY 556V shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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