MOT Stats

Ford Cortina

Year	Tests	Pass rate	Most common fail reason
1962	5	80%	Direction indicator lamp missing or inoperative.
1963	21	100%	n/a
1964	30	96.67%	Wiper blade missing or not clearing the windscreen.
1965	34	100%	n/a
1966	66	89.39%	Brakes out of balance across an axle.
1967	25	96%	Steering linkage component with excessive movement between components or likely to become detached.
1968	36	97.22%	Windscreen washers not providing sufficient fluid.
1969	50	86%	Headlamp aim outwith limits.
1970	67	89.55%	Direction indicator lamp missing or inoperative.
1971	16	93.75%	Door will not open using the relevant control or close properly.
1972	34	85.29%	Headlamp aim outwith limits.
1973	21	85.71%	Registration plate lamp missing or inoperative.
1974	16	87.5%	Steering ball joint with excessive wear.
1975	15	93.33%	Excessive free play in the steering.
1976	15	93.33%	Emissions levels exceed default limits.
1977	13	92.31%	Excessive free play in the steering.
1978	12	83.33%	Registration plate lamp missing or inoperative.
1979	21	95.24%	Position lamp missing or inoperative.
1980	20	90%	Emissions levels exceed default limits.
1981	32	75%	Emissions levels exceed default limits.
1982	92	88.04%	Excessive corrosion to, or weakened structure near any suspension mounting.
1983	31	74.19%	Emissions levels exceed default limits.
1984	4	100%	n/a
1986	4	75%	Wheel bearing with excessive play.
1987	1	100%	n/a
1988	1	0%	Binding brake.
1994	1	100%	n/a
1995	1	100%	n/a
1996	1	100%	n/a
1998	1	100%	n/a
2000	1	100%	n/a
2001	1	100%	n/a
2003	1	100%	n/a
2004	1	100%	n/a
2007	1	0%	Binding brake.
2010	1	100%	n/a
2011	1	100%	n/a
2012	1	100%	n/a
2013	2	100%	n/a
2014	2	100%	n/a
2015	4	75%	Windscreen washers not providing sufficient fluid.
2016	3	100%	n/a
2018	2	50%	Braking effort not recording at a wheel.
2019	2	100%	n/a
2020	2	100%	n/a

Tests: 711

Average Ford Cortina pass rate: 89.31%

Most common fail reasons

#	Reason	Fail code	Category	%
1	Windscreen washers not providing sufficient fluid.	3.5(a)	Major	20%
2	Excessive corrosion to, or weakened structure near any suspension mounting.	5.3.6(a)(i)	Major	16%
3	Headlamp aim outwith limits.	4.1.2(a)	Major	14%
4	Brakes out of balance across an axle.	1.2.1(b)(i)	Major	12%
5	Emissions levels exceed default limits.	8.2.1.2(b)	Major	12%
6	Binding brake.	1.2.1(f)	Major	11%
7	Registration plate lamp missing or inoperative.	4.7.1(b)(ii)	Major	11%
8	Direction indicator lamp missing or inoperative.	4.4.1(a)(ii)	Major	9%
9	Steering ball joint with excessive wear.	2.1.3(b)(i)	Major	8%
10	Steering rack gaiter or ball joint dust cover missing or damaged.	2.1.3(g)(ii)	Major	8%

Tests date range:

10th February 2023 to 9th February 2024

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