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SCA 204P

2016 Ford Cortina

Grey Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2020
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

36,216 mi
Last recorded36,216 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2019
Typical for 2016 Ford Cortina53,067 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSCA 204P
MakeFord
ModelCortina
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2019 36,216 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2019 36,215 miles

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Fuel pipe leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall. 165x13 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Wheel bearing has slight play Offside front , nearside rear and offside rear. (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2016 35,933 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 10 Sep 2016 35,923 miles

Nearside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

How Reliable is the Ford Cortina?

Based on 56,538 MOT tests across 7,991 vehicles.

79.5%
Pass Rate
409
Miles/Year
63
Year Lifespan
7,991
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 2,806
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 1,355
brake binding 1,352
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 1,210
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 1,173
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SCA 204P is a 2016 Ford Cortina in Grey with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 2016 Ford Cortina models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.0% with a typical mileage of 53,067 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 SCA 204P, 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 10 years old, this Ford Cortina is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was SCA 204P registered?

SCA 204P is a 2016 Ford Cortina, first registered on 1 December 2016.

Is SCA 204P safe to buy?

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