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72 FMG

2018 Ford Cortina

Green Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2020
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

61,161 mi
Last recorded61,161 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2019
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Vehicle Details

Registration72 FMG
MakeFord
ModelCortina
Year2018
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2019 61,161 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2019 61,161 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Jul 2018 61,156 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2018 61,156 miles

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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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72 FMG is a 2018 Ford Cortina in Green with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 72 FMG, 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 8 years old, this Ford Cortina is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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72 FMG is a 2018 Ford Cortina, first registered on 1 March 2018.

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