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TGU 540E

2017 Ford Cortina

Cream Petrol 4949cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2021
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

48,516 mi
Last recorded48,516 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2020
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTGU 540E
MakeFord
ModelCortina
Year2017
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,949cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2020 48,516 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2017 45,565 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play steering arm (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Ball joint has slight play steering arm (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 19 Nov 2016 43,187 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 23 Apr 2016 43,180 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake caliper locking device missing (3.5.1l)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Side repeater flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Side repeater flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Windscreen washer control missing (8.2.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.2)

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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TGU 540E is a 2017 Ford Cortina in Cream with a 4,949cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 TGU 540E, 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 9 years old, this Ford Cortina is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was TGU 540E registered?

TGU 540E is a 2017 Ford Cortina, first registered on 1 January 2017.

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