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GWS 270N

1975 Ford Cortina

Bronze Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2019
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

81,952 mi
Last recorded81,952 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2018
Typical for 1975 Ford Cortina48,970 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGWS 270N
MakeFord
ModelCortina
Year1975
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2018 81,952 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2018 81,952 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play rack arm excess play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Pass 7 Jul 2017 81,925 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) close to fail ()

Pass 5 Jun 2013 81,913 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2012 81,856 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 2 Nov 2010 81,812 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2010 81,812 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Front Front suspension has a suspension upper ball joint securing nut not locked (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Outer Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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.

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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GWS 270N is a 1975 Ford Cortina in Bronze with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 GWS 270N, 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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What year was GWS 270N registered?

GWS 270N is a 1975 Ford Cortina, first registered on 24 January 1975.

Is GWS 270N safe to buy?

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