MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
59,180 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 56% (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Front Suspension rod insecure and impairing directional stability Both sides (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides (5.2.3 (e))
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both sides (4.1.E.1)
rear brake binding Both sides (3.7.B.1)
rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
alternator belt loose
front tyres wearing on outer edges
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak
Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
How Reliable is the Ford Cortina?
Based on 56,538 MOT tests across 7,991 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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WLA 35X is a 1981 Ford Cortina in Green with a 1,593cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.
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 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 WLA 35X, 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 WLA 35X registered?
WLA 35X is a 1981 Ford Cortina, first registered on 1 December 1981.
Is WLA 35X safe to buy?
The MOT history for WLA 35X shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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