MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
76,743 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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HOLED BY CORROSION IN SEVERAL PLACES UNDER VEHICLE
Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)
Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
HOLED BY CORROSION IN SEVERAL PLACES UNDER VEHICLE
How Reliable is the Ford Cortina?
Based on 56,538 MOT tests across 7,991 vehicles.
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UGS 254W is a 1981 Ford Cortina in Beige with a 1,593cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
Across all 1981 Ford Cortina models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.7% with a typical mileage of 51,476 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 UGS 254W, 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 45 years old, this Ford Cortina is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was UGS 254W registered?
UGS 254W is a 1981 Ford Cortina, first registered on 22 May 1981.
Is UGS 254W safe to buy?
The MOT history for UGS 254W 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.
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