MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
41,854 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
front axle brake hose needs attention-soft but not bulging under pressure
front seat backs need attention soon
Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Mechanical brake component locking device insecure (3.5.1l)
Offside Front Mechanical brake component locking device insecure (3.5.1l)
Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
front axle brake hose needs attention-soft but not bulging under pressure
How Reliable is the Ford Cortina?
Based on 56,538 MOT tests across 7,991 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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VPV 394K is a 1971 Ford Cortina in Yellow with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
Across all 1971 Ford Cortina models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.8% with a typical mileage of 52,677 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 VPV 394K, 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 55 years old, this Ford Cortina is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was VPV 394K registered?
VPV 394K is a 1971 Ford Cortina, first registered on 1 July 1971.
Is VPV 394K safe to buy?
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