MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
75,890 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Coolant leak
Front Sub-frame modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
car is a Beauford kit car based on a ford cortina
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)
Front Sub-frame modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
car is a Beauford kit car based on a ford cortina
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VGB 502W is a 1981 Ford Cortina in Maroon with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 VGB 502W, 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 VGB 502W registered?
VGB 502W is a 1981 Ford Cortina, first registered on 15 May 1981.
Is VGB 502W safe to buy?
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