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WUC 125S

1978 Ford Cortina

Red Petrol 1593cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2022
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

299 mi
Last recorded299 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2021
Typical for 1978 Ford Cortina49,632 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWUC 125S
MakeFord
ModelCortina
Year1978
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,593cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2021 299 miles

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security rear inner valance weakened and corroding... (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security wing front corner . (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 12 May 2021 287 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 Nov 2015 99,159 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2014 96,176 miles

both front wings are heavilly corroded

Pass 22 Nov 2013 93,181 miles

borth front tyres are starting to crack

heavy engine oil leak

nearside front wing heavilly corroded

Fail 18 Nov 2013 93,179 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

borth front tyres are starting to crack

heavy engine oil leak

nearside front wing heavilly corroded

Pass 16 Nov 2012 85,648 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2012 85,646 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Nov 2011 75,660 miles

rear trailing arms, rear bushes starting to split

small crack in exhaust rear section

Pass 18 Nov 2010 67,599 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2010 67,595 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 17 Nov 2009 60,543 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2009 60,539 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 18 Nov 2008 55,848 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2008 55,844 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Nov 2007 53,467 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2006 44,153 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

o/s/r void bush starting to split

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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WUC 125S is a 1978 Ford Cortina in Red with a 1,593cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

Across all 1978 Ford Cortina models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.4% with a typical mileage of 49,632 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 WUC 125S, 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 48 years old, this Ford Cortina is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was WUC 125S registered?

WUC 125S is a 1978 Ford Cortina, first registered on 1 June 1978.

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