MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
63,724 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
light scratch marks across screen
offside rear door inoperative from outside
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)
Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
light scratch marks across screen
offside rear door inoperative from outside
offside diff mounted void bush excess wear
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
offside diff mounted void bush excess wear
How Reliable is the Ford Cortina?
Based on 56,538 MOT tests across 7,991 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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OEU 178M is a 1973 Ford Cortina in Yellow with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
Across all 1973 Ford Cortina models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.2% with a typical mileage of 47,728 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 OEU 178M, 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 53 years old, this Ford Cortina is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was OEU 178M registered?
OEU 178M is a 1973 Ford Cortina, first registered on 21 September 1973.
Is OEU 178M safe to buy?
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