MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
26,211 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)
Vehicle has slight surface corrosion to chassis legs and floor to outer sills.
Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)
Vehicle has slight surface corrosion to chassis legs and floor to outer sills.
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
How Reliable is the Ford Cortina?
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XCD 504S is a 1978 Ford Cortina in White with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 XCD 504S, 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 XCD 504S registered?
XCD 504S is a 1978 Ford Cortina, first registered on 24 June 1978.
Is XCD 504S safe to buy?
The MOT history for XCD 504S shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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