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SMW 250G

2012 Ford Cortina

Beige Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2014
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

9,848 mi
Last recorded9,848 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2013
Typical for 2012 Ford Cortina47,839 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSMW 250G
MakeFord
ModelCortina
Year2012
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2013 9,848 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2013 9,848 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 22 May 2012 9,627 miles

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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SMW 250G is a 2012 Ford Cortina in Beige with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2012 Ford Cortina models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.6% with a typical mileage of 47,839 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 SMW 250G, 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 14 years old, this Ford Cortina is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SMW 250G registered?

SMW 250G is a 2012 Ford Cortina, first registered on 24 May 2012.

Is SMW 250G safe to buy?

The MOT history for SMW 250G shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does SMW 250G have outstanding finance?

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