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VAM 158D

2011 Ford Cortina

Green Petrol 1500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2018
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

4,926 mi
Last recorded4,926 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2017
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVAM 158D
MakeFord
ModelCortina
Year2011
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,500cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2017 4,926 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2016 4,772 miles
Pass 23 May 2015 4,456 miles
Pass 7 May 2014 4,270 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2012 3,806 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2011 3,387 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2011 3,387 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Aug 2010 33,745 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Reduced suspension travel

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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VAM 158D is a 2011 Ford Cortina in Green with a 1,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 158D, 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 15 years old, this Ford Cortina is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was VAM 158D registered?

VAM 158D is a 2011 Ford Cortina, first registered on 1 June 2011.

Is VAM 158D safe to buy?

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