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GWD 755N

1975 Ford Cortina

Yellow Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2018
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

33,215 mi
Last recorded33,215 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2017
Typical for 1975 Ford Cortina48,970 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGWD 755N
MakeFord
ModelCortina
Year1975
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2017 33,215 miles

ALL tyres age related deterioration

Fail 30 Aug 2017 33,204 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Central Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement compliance bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement compliance bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (7.1.2)

ALL tyres have age related deterioration

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (3.5.1i)

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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GWD 755N is a 1975 Ford Cortina in Yellow with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 GWD 755N, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GWD 755N registered?

GWD 755N is a 1975 Ford Cortina, first registered on 2 January 1975.

Is GWD 755N safe to buy?

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