MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
42,747 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)
Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)
Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Inner Rear Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Offside Inner Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
How Reliable is the Ford Cortina?
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WEA 725X is a 1981 Ford Cortina in Blue with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 WEA 725X, 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 WEA 725X registered?
WEA 725X is a 1981 Ford Cortina, first registered on 18 November 1981.
Is WEA 725X safe to buy?
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