MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
75,817 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Adv both offside and nearside rear box /chassis getting corroded.......
adv front number plate getting poor.....
adv offside rear tyre getting poor ......
Nearside Front Service brake application uneven across the axle (3.7.D.2b)
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
Nearside Front Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)
Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Rear Coil spring mounting loose (2.4.C.3a)
adv lower coolant pipe ballooning........
adv exhaust system poor condition.......
adv slight leak from exhaust manifold to head gasket......
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
adv exhaust system in poor condition.......
adv slight corrosion to components fitted under vehicle....
adv exhaust system in poor condition.......
adv slight corrosion to components fitted under vehicle....
adv exhaust system getting corroded and poor condition........
adv mixture adjusted due to co content being out of limits.......
Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
adv exhaust system getting corroded and poor condition........
adv mixture adjusted due to co content being out of limits.......
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.4c)
adv cooling fan not working....
adv idle speed slightly high....
adv lower radiator hose in poor condition....
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.D.2c)
Front Service brake application uneven across the axle (3.7.D.2b)
Nearside Front Tie bar/rod synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)
Offside Front Tie bar/rod synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)
Rear Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)
adv off side front wiper getting poor condition../ †adv off side rear anti roll bar mount loose...
How Reliable is the Ford Cortina?
Based on 56,538 MOT tests across 7,991 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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GTN 420N is a 1975 Ford Cortina in Red with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
Across all 1975 Ford Cortina models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.7% with a typical mileage of 48,970 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 GTN 420N, 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 51 years old, this Ford Cortina is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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GTN 420N is a 1975 Ford Cortina, first registered on 1 February 1975.
Is GTN 420N safe to buy?
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