MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
45,491 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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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)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
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)
oil leak
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)
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
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)
Offside and nearside front wheel bearing has slight play
Offside outer tract rod end ball joint dust cover split
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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?
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