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HZN295GP

1985 Ford Cortina

Beige Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2025
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

14,812 mi
Last recorded14,812 miles
Recorded on22 May 2024
Typical for 1985 Ford Cortina44,006 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHZN295GP
MakeFord
ModelCortina
Year1985
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 May 2024 14,812 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 21 May 2024 14,812 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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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HZN295GP is a 1985 Ford Cortina in Beige with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1985 Ford Cortina models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.8% with a typical mileage of 44,006 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 HZN295GP, 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 41 years old, this Ford Cortina is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was HZN295GP registered?

HZN295GP is a 1985 Ford Cortina, first registered on 1 January 1985.

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