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ABW 878X

2018 Ford Cortina

Blue Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2021
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

32,323 mi
Last recorded32,323 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2019
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationABW 878X
MakeFord
ModelCortina
Year2018
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2019 32,323 miles

Central Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2018 31,750 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2018 31,750 miles

Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) rack worn to excess (2.3 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn compression bar round bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner bushes to subframe (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (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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ABW 878X is a 2018 Ford Cortina in Blue with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 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 ABW 878X, 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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What year was ABW 878X registered?

ABW 878X is a 2018 Ford Cortina, first registered on 1 August 2018.

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The MOT history for ABW 878X shows 3 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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