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SHC 65S

1978 Ford Cortina

Blue Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

45,491 mi
Last recorded45,491 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2019
Typical for 1978 Ford Cortina49,632 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSHC 65S
MakeFord
ModelCortina
Year1978
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2019 45,491 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2016 45,478 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2016 45,478 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 14 Sep 2015 45,474 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2014 45,472 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 9 Sep 2014 45,472 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 3 Oct 2013 45,470 miles

oil leak

Pass 26 Sep 2012 45,463 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 26 Sep 2011 45,434 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front registeration plate deterorating

off side front bumper not secure

Pass 28 Sep 2010 45,417 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 45,405 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside front bumper slight insecure

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 30 Oct 2008 45,264 miles

Offside and nearside front wheel bearing has slight play

Offside outer tract rod end ball joint dust cover split

Fail 23 Oct 2008 45,264 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside and nearside front wheel bearing has slight play

Offside outer tract rod end ball joint dust cover split

Pass 24 Oct 2007 45,118 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

baffles going front exhaust silencer

n/s/r tyre deteriorated

repair to rear silencer

slight play in all wheel bearings

wipers slight smear

Pass 25 Oct 2006 45,116 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

exhaust front silencer baffels going?

n/s/r tyrte worn & deteriorated

slight play in steering rack mounts

slight play o/s/f wheel bearing

Fail 24 Oct 2006 45,116 miles

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

exhaust front silencer baffels going

n/s/r tyre worn & deteriorated

slight play in steering rack mounts

slight play o/s/f wheel bearing

Fail 10 Oct 2006 45,115 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front brake caliper locking device insecure (3.5.1l) DANGEROUS

Offside Front brake caliper locking device insecure (3.5.1l) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

exhaust front silencer baffels going

n/s/r tyre worn & deteriorated

slight play in steering rack mounts

slight play o/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 11 Oct 2005 44,921 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

slight wear and deterioration to the n/s/r tyre

small oil leaks ( engine & diff)

very slight play in the front subframe bushes

Fail 7 Oct 2005 44,921 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

slight wear & deterioration to the n/s/r tyre

small oil leaks (engine & diff)

very slight play in the front subframe bushes

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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SHC 65S is a 1978 Ford Cortina in Blue with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

Across all 1978 Ford Cortina models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.4% with a typical mileage of 49,632 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 SHC 65S, 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 48 years old, this Ford Cortina is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was SHC 65S registered?

SHC 65S is a 1978 Ford Cortina, first registered on 20 January 1978.

Is SHC 65S safe to buy?

The MOT history for SHC 65S shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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