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MDP 957P

1976 Ford Cortina

Blue Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

87,506 mi
Last recorded87,506 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2014
Typical for 1976 Ford Cortina56,094 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMDP 957P
MakeFord
ModelCortina
Year1976
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2014 87,506 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 29 Jul 2013 85,271 miles

nearside front inner wing corroded

slight exhaust blow

slight play in steering

spare wheel well corroded

Fail 15 Jun 2013 85,271 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

nearside front inner wing corroded

slight exhaust blow

slight play in steering

spare wheel carrier corroded

Pass 12 May 2012 81,174 miles

nearside front inner wing corroded,spare wheel well corroded,exhaust deteriorating,brake pipes corroding,slight binding to offside front brake.

Fail 9 Jul 2010 79,838 miles

Boot floor and spare wheel carrier area very rusty and holed

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside front inner wing/arch badly corroded

Nearside front lower suspension arm rusty

Nearside outer sill heavily plated with welded repairs

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside front lower suspension arm rusty

Offside outer sill heavily plated with welded repairs

Play detected in steering column universal joint

Slight wear detected in steering rack

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 9 Jul 2010 79,838 miles

Boot floor and spare wheel carrier area very rusty and holed

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside front inner wing/arch badly corroded

Nearside front lower suspension arm rusty

Nearside outer sill heavily plated with welded repairs

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside front lower suspension arm rusty

Offside outer sill heavily plated with welded repairs

Play detected in steering column universal joint

Slight wear detected in steering rack

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 13 Jul 2009 78,157 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2009 78,157 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

near side washer jet poor; off side wiper split' both front inner wings corroded; slight play in both front wheel bearings; near side front tyre perished;

off side rear inner wheel arch corroded; rear floor pan holed;

Pass 2 Apr 2008 76,386 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2008 76,386 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Slight play in rack Slight play in steering

Pass 3 Apr 2007 72,301 miles

Front brakes slightly out of balance.

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

Oil leak

Pass 15 Mar 2006 66,645 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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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MDP 957P is a 1976 Ford Cortina in Blue with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 MDP 957P, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was MDP 957P registered?

MDP 957P is a 1976 Ford Cortina, first registered on 4 June 1976.

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