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WGC 175F

1987 Ford Cortina

White Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Sep 2026
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

52,841 mi
Last recorded52,841 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 1987 Ford Cortina52,841 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWGC 175F
MakeFord
ModelCortina
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 52,841 miles

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2024 52,376 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2023 51,889 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2020 50,066 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2019 48,781 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2019 48,781 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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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WGC 175F is a 1987 Ford Cortina in White with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1987 Ford Cortina models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.9% with a typical mileage of 52,841 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 WGC 175F, 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 39 years old, this Ford Cortina is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WGC 175F registered?

WGC 175F is a 1987 Ford Cortina, first registered on 1 July 1987.

Is WGC 175F safe to buy?

The MOT history for WGC 175F shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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