MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
47,225 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
all brake pipes greased no corrosion visible
both full floors greased no corrosion visible
slight noise from n/s front wheel bearing
Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
How Reliable is the Ford Cortina?
Based on 56,538 MOT tests across 7,991 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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WUX 979K is a 1971 Ford Cortina in Brown with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.
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 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 WUX 979K, 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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How do I check the history of WUX 979K?
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What year was WUX 979K registered?
WUX 979K is a 1971 Ford Cortina, first registered on 1 December 1971.
Is WUX 979K safe to buy?
The MOT history for WUX 979K shows 6 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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