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WVV 168H

2012 Ford Cortina

Blue Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2021
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

1,429 mi
Last recorded1,429 miles
Recorded on1 May 2020
Typical for 2012 Ford Cortina47,839 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWVV 168H
MakeFord
ModelCortina
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 May 2020 1,429 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2018 1,384 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2016 1,322 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2015 891 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2014 526 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2013 2 miles

steering coupling slightly loose

Fail 3 Aug 2013 2 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

steering coupling slightly loose

Pass 20 Jun 2012 72,281 miles

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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WVV 168H is a 2012 Ford Cortina in Blue with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 2012 Ford Cortina models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.6% with a typical mileage of 47,839 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 WVV 168H, 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 14 years old, this Ford Cortina is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was WVV 168H registered?

WVV 168H is a 2012 Ford Cortina, first registered on 22 June 2012.

Is WVV 168H safe to buy?

The MOT history for WVV 168H shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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