MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
67,690 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Offside rear tyre sidewall perishing.
Offside wiper blade split.
Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Offside rear tyre sidewall perishing.
Offside wiper blade split.
Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)
front wheels have excessive offset which has reduced steering stability
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
all wheels do not fit under vehicle wheel arch
front grille missing
n/s/f seat belt slow to retract
o/s/f seat belt slow to retract
o/s/r door handle sticks
Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)
Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
all wheels do not fit under vehicle wheel arch
o/s/f seat belt slow to retract
o/s/r door handle sticks
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS
Nearside Inner Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS
n/s/r tyre has been run flat
steering tight when driving may be due to wheels fitted
How Reliable is the Ford Cortina?
Based on 56,538 MOT tests across 7,991 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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PSR 148M is a 1974 Ford Cortina in Orange with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 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 PSR 148M, 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 PSR 148M registered?
PSR 148M is a 1974 Ford Cortina, first registered on 16 April 1974.
Is PSR 148M safe to buy?
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