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Ford Cortina MOT Results

82.4% pass rate
from 1,046 tests in 2021
(33% better than other pre-1990 cars)
Number of tests by age
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Failure rates by item

Here you can drill down into the failure rates for each item on the test. We've also compared the rates to the average results for pre-1990 cars and highlighted areas where the Ford Cortina is unusually good or bad.

  • 7.0% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (44% better than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 2.2% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 1.8% fail on Headlamp aim (45% better than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.38% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 2.1% fail on Headlamps
      • 2.1% fail on Headlamp
    • 1.3% fail on Direction indicators (53% better than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 1.3% fail on Flashing type (52% better than other pre-1990 cars)
        • 1.1% fail on Individual direction indicators
        • 0.19% fail on All direction indicators
        • 0.096% fail on Switch
    • 1.1% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 1.1% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.67% fail on Battery(ies)
      • 0.38% fail on Horn
    • 0.86% fail on Stop lamp (65% better than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 0.57% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (75% better than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.57% fail on Rear fog lamp (75% better than other pre-1990 cars)
        • 0.57% fail on Rear fog lamp (75% better than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 0.096% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.096% fail on Position lamp
  • 5.8% fail on Brakes (34% better than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 5.4% fail on Brake performance
      • 3.0% fail on Service brake performance
        • 2.9% fail on Rbt
          • 2.3% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.86% fail on Service brake imbalance
        • 0.096% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.096% fail on Service brake performance
      • 2.6% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 2.6% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 1.9% fail on Service brake imbalance
          • 0.86% fail on Service brake performance
      • 1.9% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 1.9% fail on Rbt (sp)
      • 1.1% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 1.1% fail on Rbt
          • 0.86% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.29% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
      • 0.096% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 0.29% fail on Rigid brake pipes (74% better than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 0.19% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.19% fail on Pedal
    • 0.096% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.096% fail on Lever
    • 0.096% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.096% fail on Brake fluid
    • 0.096% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.096% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
    • 0.096% fail on Other components and prescribed areas
      • 0.096% fail on Prescribed areas
        • 0.096% fail on Other braking system component
  • 4.4% fail on Visibility (31% better than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 3.8% fail on Washers
    • 1.1% fail on Wipers (57% better than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 0.096% fail on Bonnet
    • 0.096% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.096% fail on Windscreen
  • 4.3% fail on Suspension (42% better than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 1.9% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
    • 1.6% fail on Suspension arms
      • 0.76% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.38% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.29% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.19% fail on Suspension arm
    • 0.57% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.48% fail on Wheel bearings (66% better than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 0.48% fail on Springs
      • 0.38% fail on Coil springs
        • 0.38% fail on Coil spring
      • 0.096% fail on Spring mounting prescribed areas
    • 0.38% fail on Anti-roll bars
      • 0.19% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.096% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.096% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
    • 0.38% fail on Sub-frames
      • 0.19% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas
      • 0.096% fail on Sub-frame
      • 0.096% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.29% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.096% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.096% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.096% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.096% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.096% fail on Pins and bushes
  • 3.1% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 2.9% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 2.9% fail on Spark ignition
        • 2.5% fail on Non catalyst emissions
        • 0.38% fail on Emissions not tested
    • 0.19% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.096% fail on Engine oil leaks
      • 0.096% fail on Hydraulic fluid leaks
  • 3.0% fail on Body, chassis, structure (53% better than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 0.96% fail on Exhaust system
    • 0.67% fail on Chassis
      • 0.67% fail on Chassis condition
    • 0.57% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.19% fail on Pipe
      • 0.19% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
      • 0.096% fail on Tank
      • 0.096% fail on Hose
    • 0.48% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 0.48% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
    • 0.29% fail on Doors
      • 0.19% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.19% fail on Door condition
      • 0.096% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.096% fail on Door condition
    • 0.29% fail on Floor
    • 0.19% fail on Seats
      • 0.19% fail on Passenger's seat
    • 0.096% fail on Bumpers
  • 1.7% fail on Steering (52% better than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 0.96% fail on Steering linkage components
      • 0.57% fail on Track rod end
      • 0.29% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.096% fail on Drag link end
    • 0.48% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.48% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.38% fail on Steering column
    • 0.19% fail on Steering play
      • 0.096% fail on Steering box
      • 0.096% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.096% fail on Steering wheel
  • 1.1% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 1.1% fail on Seat belts
      • 0.96% fail on Prescribed areas
      • 0.096% fail on Attachment
      • 0.096% fail on Requirements
      • 0.096% fail on Condition
  • 1.1% fail on Tyres
    • 0.86% fail on Condition
    • 0.19% fail on Tread depth
  • 0.19% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.19% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.096% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.096% fail on Attachment
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