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511 VAR

2013 Ford Cortina

White Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2018
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

18,111 mi
Last recorded18,111 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2017
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Vehicle Details

Registration511 VAR
MakeFord
ModelCortina
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2017 18,111 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2016 14,582 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2014 45,603 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2014 4,597 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Aug 2013 4,498 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2013 4,497 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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511 VAR is a 2013 Ford Cortina in White with a 1,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 511 VAR, 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 13 years old, this Ford Cortina is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was 511 VAR registered?

511 VAR is a 2013 Ford Cortina, first registered on 5 July 2013.

Is 511 VAR safe to buy?

The MOT history for 511 VAR shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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