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MUF 727F

2000 Ford Cortina

Blue Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Oct 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

75,831 mi
Last recorded75,831 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMUF 727F
MakeFord
ModelCortina
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 75,831 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2025 75,831 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Intermediate drop arm insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Sep 2024 75,696 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2024 75,696 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 13 Sep 2023 75,646 miles

Central Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2018 75,600 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2017 75,256 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2016 74,709 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2015 74,158 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2011 74,153 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2010 73,798 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2009 73,711 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2008 73,354 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2007 73,274 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2006 72,701 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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MUF 727F is a 2000 Ford Cortina in Blue with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 MUF 727F, 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 26 years old, this Ford Cortina is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was MUF 727F registered?

MUF 727F is a 2000 Ford Cortina, first registered on 21 June 2000.

Is MUF 727F safe to buy?

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