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MCY 128G

2011 Ford Cortina

Blue Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2018
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

70,255 mi
Last recorded70,255 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2017
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMCY 128G
MakeFord
ModelCortina
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2017 70,255 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2015 69,355 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2014 67,968 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2014 67,968 miles

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

slight warp to o/s/r brake

Fail 8 Jun 2013 67,894 miles

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

battery slightly insurcure

poss slight noise from both front wheels

Pass 8 Jun 2013 67,894 miles

battery slightly insurcure

poss slight noise from both front wheels

Pass 31 May 2012 67,501 miles

oil leak from diff

oil leak from rear gearbox oil seal

slight movement in r/o/s lower shock bush

Fail 31 May 2012 67,501 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside brake caliper locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

oil leak from diff

oil leak from rear gearbox oil seal

slight movement in r/o/s lower shock bush

Pass 24 May 2011 67,207 miles

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

brake pad holding pin holes worn

o/s/f spot light not working

Fail 24 May 2011 67,207 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

brake pad holding pin holes worn

o/s/f spot light not working

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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MCY 128G is a 2011 Ford Cortina in Blue with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 MCY 128G, 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 15 years old, this Ford Cortina is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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MCY 128G is a 2011 Ford Cortina, first registered on 21 June 2011.

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