RegVerdict Model Intelligence
Ford Cortina reliability
MOT pass rates & common faults·1,061 DVSA tests·2024
Across 1,061 real DVSA MOT tests in 2024, 88% of Ford Cortina cars aged 13 years and older pass their MOT first time, ahead of the 61% average for all cars of that age. It holds up especially well on tyres and emissions & leaks.
88%
Strong for its agepass first time (13 years and older)
Strong for its age · beats 96% of peers
+27 pts
MOT pass rate by age
13 years and older
1,061 tests · fleet 61%
88%
Where the Cortina fails
Suspension98
Brakes98
Body & structure99
Steering99
Tyres99
Lights & electrics97
Holds up better on tyres, emissions & leaks, suspension.
Share of 13 years and older Ford Cortina MOTs with no fault in each area; the marker shows the fleet average. OGL v3.0.
Common questions
Is the Ford Cortina reliable?
On 2024 MOT data the Ford Cortina holds up well for its age: 88% of examples aged 13 years and older pass first time, against a 61% fleet average. That puts it ahead of 96% of similar-age models.
What is the MOT pass rate for a Ford Cortina?
First-time MOT pass rates for the Ford Cortina in 2024: 13 years and older, 88%. Pass rates fall with age across the whole fleet, so compare each figure with cars of the same age, not with a new car.
What commonly fails on a Ford Cortina MOT?
No single area stands out as a recurring weakness for the Ford Cortina versus other cars of the same age. Its MOT failures are spread across the usual wear items (tyres, brakes, lamps).
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