FORD CORTINA MOT pass rate
89.0% of 1,109 FORD CORTINA MOT tests pass.
The CORTINA passes its MOT 89.0% of the time — well above the average across all FORD models, which sits at 76.4%.
The FORD CORTINA passes its MOT 89.0% of the time — well above the national average for cars, which sits at 79.2%.
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Pass rate by vehicle age
Unusually, pass rate is higher for older examples: 71.4% at 6–10 years compared with 89.8% at 15+ years.
| Vehicle age | Pass rate | Tests | Average mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–3 years | no tests recorded | 0 | no reading |
| 3–6 years | too few tests (8) | 8 | no reading |
| 6–10 years | 71.4% | 35 | 46,020 miles |
| 10–15 years | too few tests (5) | 5 | no reading |
| 15+ years | 89.8% | 1,061 | 48,895 miles |
Common MOT failure reasons for the FORD CORTINA
The most common reason the FORD CORTINA fails its MOT is lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment — present in 71.5% of failed tests, most often logged as "Not working".
| Category | Share of failed tests | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 71.5% | Not working |
| Brakes | 59.0% | Across an axle |
| Suspension | 35.4% | Pin or bush excessively worn |
| Steering | 22.9% | Gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |
| Visibility | 20.8% | Not working |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 12.5% | Emissions carbon monoxide content excessive |
| Tyres | 11.1% | Has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure |
| Body, chassis, structure | 11.1% | Has a major leak of exhaust gases |
| Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems | 4.9% | Missing |
| Speedometer and speed limiter | 2.8% | Clearly inoperative |
Related FORD models
- FORD FIESTA — 73.9% pass rate
- FORD FOCUS — 76.3% pass rate
- FORD TRANSIT — 70.8% pass rate
- FORD KUGA — 85.6% pass rate
- FORD MONDEO — 73.4% pass rate
- FORD KA — 72.6% pass rate
Frequently asked questions
- What is the MOT pass rate for the FORD CORTINA?
- 89.0% of FORD CORTINA MOT tests pass, based on 1,109 tests in the DVSA anonymised MOT tests and results dataset.
- What are the most common MOT failures for the FORD CORTINA?
- The most common reason the FORD CORTINA fails its MOT is lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment — present in 71.5% of failed tests, most often logged as "Not working".
- Does this show the FORD CORTINA's service history?
- No — this is MOT test data, which covers roadworthiness, not servicing. A service history is a separate record of maintenance work, which a specific car only has if its owner has kept it. See the FORD service history guide for how to check and keep one.