MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
46,778 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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NUMERIOUS RUSTY PANNELS .TAPED!
Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
O/F/S FLOOR / JACKING POINT CORRODED.
Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Offside Rear Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)
Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)
Offside Rear Stop lamp insecure (1.2.1a)
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
NUMEROUS RUSTY PANELS, TAPED !
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
O/S/F FLOOR / JACKING POINT CORRODED.
SPARE CROSS PLY.INCORRECT SIZE.
Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Front Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Tie bar/rod synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
n/s & o/s front tyres side walls perishing
n/s door mirror missing
steering coupling deteriorating
water pump leaking
How Reliable is the Ford Cortina?
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MLK 49P is a 1976 Ford Cortina in Bronze with a 1,593cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.
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 MLK 49P, 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 MLK 49P registered?
MLK 49P is a 1976 Ford Cortina, first registered on 1 January 1976.
Is MLK 49P safe to buy?
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