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Nearside Ball joint has slight play steering arm (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Ball joint has slight play steering arm (2.2.B.1f)
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)
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?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
Is TGU 540E safe to buy?
The MOT history for TGU 540E shows 4 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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