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KWU 286N

1986 Ford Cortina

Brown Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Oct 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

54,876 mi
Last recorded54,876 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 1986 Ford Cortina33,926 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKWU 286N
MakeFord
ModelCortina
Year1986
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 54,876 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2024 54,702 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2022 53,199 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2021 51,676 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2020 51,530 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 2 Oct 2018 49,239 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2018 49,207 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Aug 2017 46,928 miles

front and rear tyres different aspect ratio

Pass 14 Feb 2014 46,654 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 17 Nov 2011 44,747 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2009 45,024 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

exhaust non standard

Pass 29 Jul 2008 44,633 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2008 44,633 miles

Nearside Headlamps matched pair are not the same size (1.7.6)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

water leak

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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KWU 286N is a 1986 Ford Cortina in Brown with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

Across all 1986 Ford Cortina models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.9% with a typical mileage of 33,926 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 KWU 286N, 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 40 years old, this Ford Cortina is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KWU 286N registered?

KWU 286N is a 1986 Ford Cortina, first registered on 1 June 1986.

Is KWU 286N safe to buy?

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