MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
81,952 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) close to fail ()
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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