CarVerify

Free Car Check

VAM 125D

2009 Ford Cortina

White Petrol 1198cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2019
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

73,406 mi
Last recorded73,406 miles
Recorded on8 May 2018
4 checks still locked for this Ford
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationVAM 125D
MakeFord
ModelCortina
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 May 2018 73,406 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2016 73,406 miles
Pass 13 May 2015 73,406 miles
Pass 30 May 2014 73,406 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2011 73,269 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 17 Apr 2010 73,254 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2010 73,254 miles

Nearside Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit totally deflated (2.4.D.1a)

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit totally deflated (2.4.D.1a)

Pass 14 Jan 2009 72,038 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2009 72,038 miles

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

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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
Full Ford Cortina reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

VAM 125D is a 2009 Ford Cortina in White with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 VAM 125D, 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 17 years old, this Ford Cortina is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of VAM 125D?

You can check the full history of VAM 125D by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was VAM 125D registered?

VAM 125D is a 2009 Ford Cortina, first registered on 19 January 2009.

Is VAM 125D safe to buy?

The MOT history for VAM 125D shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does VAM 125D have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on VAM 125D. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.