MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
93,103 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
Fuel hose leaking rear fuel pump pipe leak clips loose (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Body mounting fixings insecure seat mounting (6.2.2 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Upper Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Upper Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Fuel hose insecure fuel filter clips missing (6.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))
Rear Exhaust silencer insecure box (8.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached ball joint mounting bolts to short (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached ball joint bolts to short (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Oil leak, but not excessive oil switch (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
tyre treads cracking with age
vehicle structure slightly corroded with age
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Offside Outer Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
all tyre treads cracking with age
How Reliable is the Ford Cortina?
Based on 56,538 MOT tests across 7,991 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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VFL 727X is a 1982 Ford Cortina in Green with a 1,593cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.
Across all 1982 Ford Cortina models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.7% with a typical mileage of 57,071 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.
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 VFL 727X, 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 44 years old, this Ford Cortina is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was VFL 727X registered?
VFL 727X is a 1982 Ford Cortina, first registered on 29 April 1982.
Is VFL 727X safe to buy?
The MOT history for VFL 727X shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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