MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
30,501 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front Slight corrosion on inner wing/sill.
Number plate light a little dim when on.
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Oil leak ()
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
both front shock absorbers weak
oil leak
Nearside Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
both front shock absorbers weak
both front shock absorbers weak
Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Offside Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut loose (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS
both front shock absorbers weak
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
How Reliable is the Ford Cortina?
Based on 56,538 MOT tests across 7,991 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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PPW 604M is a 1974 Ford Cortina in Green with a 2,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.
Across all 1974 Ford Cortina models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.7% with a typical mileage of 58,865 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.
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 PPW 604M, 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 52 years old, this Ford Cortina is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was PPW 604M registered?
PPW 604M is a 1974 Ford Cortina, first registered on 4 February 1974.
Is PPW 604M safe to buy?
The MOT history for PPW 604M shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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