MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
65,534 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outersill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn void bush on top of axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outersill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn void bush on top of axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheelarch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength innersill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outersill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear slight end float on hub bearing
Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
front anti rollbar linkage bushes perished
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
front coil springs corroded
slight play in steering column lower bush in baulkhead
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
nearside front tyre 5mm /nearside rear tyre 5mm /offside front tyre 5mm offside rear tyre 5mm / report all tyre walls slightly perished
steering - nearside also offside track rod ends gaiters deteriorated
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
front brakes slightly binding
nearside front tyre 5mm /nearside rear tyre 5mm /offside front tyre 5mm offside rear tyre 5mm / report all tyre walls slightly perished
steering - nearside also offside track rod ends gaiters deteriorated
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POV 939R is a 1977 Ford Cortina in Brown with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.
Across all 1977 Ford Cortina models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.7% with a typical mileage of 44,268 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 POV 939R, 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 49 years old, this Ford Cortina is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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POV 939R is a 1977 Ford Cortina, first registered on 20 April 1977.
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