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LAX 348D

2016 Ford Cortina

Red Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2020
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

53,153 mi
Last recorded53,153 miles
Recorded on15 May 2019
Typical for 2016 Ford Cortina53,067 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLAX 348D
MakeFord
ModelCortina
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 May 2019 53,153 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2018 53,067 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

steering arm has slight play in bushes

Fail 6 Apr 2018 53,067 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

steering arm has slight play in bushes

Pass 20 Jun 2016 52,993 miles

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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LAX 348D is a 2016 Ford Cortina in Red with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2016 Ford Cortina models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.0% with a typical mileage of 53,067 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 LAX 348D, 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 10 years old, this Ford Cortina is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was LAX 348D registered?

LAX 348D is a 2016 Ford Cortina, first registered on 1 July 2016.

Is LAX 348D safe to buy?

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