MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
29,501 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
How Reliable is the Ford Cortina?
Based on 56,538 MOT tests across 7,991 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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KCU 701X is a 1981 Ford Cortina in Brown with a 1,593cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.
Across all 1981 Ford Cortina models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.7% with a typical mileage of 51,476 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 KCU 701X, 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 45 years old, this Ford Cortina is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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How do I check the history of KCU 701X?
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What year was KCU 701X registered?
KCU 701X is a 1981 Ford Cortina, first registered on 1 August 1981.
Is KCU 701X safe to buy?
The MOT history for KCU 701X shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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