MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
81,581 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
passenger front and rear seats/seatbelts removed †signs of corrosion osf nsf lower wings,osf floorpan,nsf cross member/panel,osf nsf inner wings †front subframe mounting bushes worn slightly †slight play in propshaft bearing †exhaust modified
Horn emits two or more alternating tones (1.6.2d)
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
passenger front and rear seats/seatbelts removed †signs of corrosion osf nsf lower wings,osf floorpan,nsf cross member/panel,osf nsf inner wings †front subframe mounting bushes worn slightly †slight play in propshaft bearing †exhaust modified
How Reliable is the Ford Cortina?
Based on 56,538 MOT tests across 7,991 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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Q425OBP is a 1987 Ford Cortina in Black with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
Across all 1987 Ford Cortina models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.9% with a typical mileage of 52,841 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 Q425OBP, 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 39 years old, this Ford Cortina is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was Q425OBP registered?
Q425OBP is a 1987 Ford Cortina, first registered on 3 March 1987.
Is Q425OBP safe to buy?
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