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MCT 47G

1984 Ford Cortina

Green Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

205 mi
Last recorded205 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2017
Typical for 1984 Ford Cortina64,852 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMCT 47G
MakeFord
ModelCortina
Year1984
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2017 205 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 99 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2015 99,941 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2014 99,578 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2013 99,148 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2010 98,769 miles

Oil leak

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 18 Jun 2010 98,738 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 5 Jun 2010 98,693 miles

Centre Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 20 Jun 2009 96,196 miles

Centre Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Oil leak

Pass 20 Jun 2009 96,196 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Oil leak

Pass 19 Jul 2008 93,531 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Aug 2007 91,747 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2007 91,747 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 17 Mar 2006 91,640 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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MCT 47G is a 1984 Ford Cortina in Green with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1984 Ford Cortina models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.4% with a typical mileage of 64,852 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 MCT 47G, 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 42 years old, this Ford Cortina is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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MCT 47G is a 1984 Ford Cortina, first registered on 1 April 1984.

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