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HTL 131D

2012 Ford Cortina

White Petrol 1500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2019
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

82,510 mi
Last recorded82,510 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2018
Typical for 2012 Ford Cortina47,839 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHTL 131D
MakeFord
ModelCortina
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,500cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2018 82,510 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2017 82,432 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 82,405 miles

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Fail 14 Apr 2015 82,401 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Pass 22 Apr 2014 81,989 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2013 81,030 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2012 77,764 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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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HTL 131D is a 2012 Ford Cortina in White with a 1,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2012 Ford Cortina models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.6% with a typical mileage of 47,839 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 HTL 131D, 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 14 years old, this Ford Cortina is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was HTL 131D registered?

HTL 131D is a 2012 Ford Cortina, first registered on 2 May 2012.

Is HTL 131D safe to buy?

The MOT history for HTL 131D shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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