MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
56,889 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Battery not dead tight to securing mechanism.
Difficulty in checking inner sills due to thick carpet. Underside of vehicle extensively weld repaired, and quite corroded in places.
Headlamp aims just within set limits.
Movement of steering wheel freeplay relative to movement of steered wheels, at maximum limit.
Slight wear and play in rear wheel bearings.
Difficulty in checking inner sills due to thick carpet.
Extensive welded repairs to underneath.
Headlamp aims just within set limits.
Some slightly untidy wiring vehicle underside.
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Nsf transverse panel holed within 12" of anti roll bar mount. (2.4.A.3)
Difficulty in checking inner sills due to thick carpet.
Extensively welded underside.
Headlamp aims just within set limits.
Slightly untidy wiring to rear underside.
osf brake hose perished* front cross member corroded*suspect both sides front lower ball joint retaining nuts not of original type- unsure as to the effectiveness of locking capacity*
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
osf brake hose perished* front cross member corroded*suspect both sides front lower ball joint retaining nuts not of original type- unsure as to the effectiveness of locking capacity*
minor exhaust blows front and rear- sealant usein evidence* corrosion ofi nner under sills, osr outer sill,front cross member, front coil springs,etc,.*
osf track rod inner joint hassomeplay- just acceptable at timeof test* headlamp aims on aim limits* wiper and washer operation poor* slack in handbrake mounts*fuel cap seal perished*
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
minor exhaust blows front and rear- sealant usein evidence* corrosion ofi nner under sills, osr outer sill,front cross member, front coil springs,etc,.*
osf track rod inner joint hassomeplay- just acceptable at timeof test* headlamp aims on aim limits* wiper and washer operation poor* slack in handbrake mounts*fuel cap seal perished*
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Front Track rod end 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.
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MEN 825H is a 1970 Ford Cortina in Purple with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
Across all 1970 Ford Cortina models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.6% with a typical mileage of 44,334 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 MEN 825H, 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 56 years old, this Ford Cortina is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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MEN 825H is a 1970 Ford Cortina, first registered on 19 June 1970.
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