MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
98,234 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut not locked (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Front Steering locking device missing track rod end (2.2.C.1g)
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired inner sill (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut not locked (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front Steering locking device missing track rod end (2.2.C.1g)
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)
Brakes ; rear brake hose ferrule corroded
Nice Tina
Note ; rear axle void bush deteriorated
Brakes ; front to rear & n/s/r pipes slightly corroded
Excellent Tina
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Brakes ; front to rear & n/s/r pipes slightly corroded
Excellent Tina
Nearside Front brake caliper locking device insecure (3.5.1l)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
axle void bushs poor
o/s headlamp poor beam pattern
Nearside Front Lower Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Lower Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
axle void bushs poor
o/s headlamp poor beam pattern
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
How Reliable is the Ford Cortina?
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UDP 505S is a 1978 Ford Cortina in Black with a 1,593cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.
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 UDP 505S, 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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UDP 505S is a 1978 Ford Cortina, first registered on 3 March 1978.
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