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LMF 113P

1976 Ford Cortina

Grey Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2018
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

90,004 mi
Last recorded90,004 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2017
Typical for 1976 Ford Cortina56,094 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLMF 113P
MakeFord
ModelCortina
Year1976
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2017 90,004 miles
Pass 13 May 2014 87,712 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 1 Dec 2012 87,626 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

all exhaust rubbers/hangers perished

battery insecure

exhaust knocking on prop shaft

Pass 15 Aug 2011 85,761 miles

Inner Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

nsr hub leaking oil

play in front seat frames

Fail 10 Aug 2011 85,745 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Inner Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

nsr hub leaking oil

play in front seat frames

Pass 12 Aug 2010 85,599 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

engine knock

Fail 2 Aug 2010 85,594 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

engine knock

Pass 18 Mar 2009 80,078 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

front flexy brake hoses soft

oil leak from nsr hub and back plate area

Fail 18 Mar 2009 80,078 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

front flexy brake hoses soft

oil leak from nsr hub and back plate area

Pass 19 Dec 2007 79,591 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2007 79,506 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Jun 2006 77,903 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2006 77,884 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Lower Steering column flexible coupling is excessively deteriorated (2.1.5)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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LMF 113P is a 1976 Ford Cortina in Grey with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

Across all 1976 Ford Cortina models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.3% with a typical mileage of 56,094 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 LMF 113P, 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 50 years old, this Ford Cortina is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was LMF 113P registered?

LMF 113P is a 1976 Ford Cortina, first registered on 25 March 1976.

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