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WVX 577F

1995 Ford Cortina

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2024
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

47,250 mi
Last recorded47,250 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2023
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWVX 577F
MakeFord
ModelCortina
Year1995
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2023 47,250 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2016 46,623 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2011 48,619 miles

Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Both out riggers poorly repaired [ welding]

Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

N/S/R tyre seperating on tread

Oil leak

Rear tyres fitted are incorrect size [ smaller than front tyres ]

Pass 3 Sep 2010 48,013 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2009 42,905 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 21 Jul 2009 42,905 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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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WVX 577F is a 1995 Ford Cortina in White with a 1,598cc 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 WVX 577F, 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 31 years old, this Ford Cortina is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was WVX 577F registered?

WVX 577F is a 1995 Ford Cortina, first registered on 31 March 1995.

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