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A21 UOE

1983 Ford Cortina

Green Petrol 2294cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2024
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

70,129 mi
Last recorded70,129 miles
Recorded on14 May 2023
Typical for 1983 Ford Cortina54,803 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA21 UOE
MakeFord
ModelCortina
Year1983
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,294cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 May 2023 70,129 miles

underbody covered in underseal

Pass 7 May 2022 69,902 miles

Underbody covered in sealant

Pass 31 Jul 2017 69,668 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2016 69,394 miles

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 22 Jul 2016 69,371 miles

Nearside Front Body has a projection caused by damage Bumper cap missing (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 23 Jul 2015 68,854 miles

Brake linkage worn but not seriously weakened (3.5.1e)

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 28 Jul 2014 68,307 miles

slight play in steering rack inner joints

Pass 24 Jul 2013 67,780 miles

off side front petrol pipes getting rusty

slight play in steering rack inner joint

Fail 12 Jul 2013 67,858 miles

Axle beam has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

off side front petrol pipes getting rusty

slight play in steering rack inner joint

Pass 11 Jan 2012 67,476 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

fuel pipe under radiator corroded

o/s/f wheel binding slightly

Fail 4 Jan 2012 67,476 miles

Offside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

fuel pipe under radiator corroded

o/s/f wheel binding slightly

Pass 6 Jan 2011 67,071 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2008 67,049 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2008 67,049 miles

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 13 Nov 2007 66,922 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2006 66,652 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2005 66,064 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2005 66,064 miles

Nearside Front brake caliper locking device missing (3.5.1l)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front brake caliper locking device missing (3.5.1l)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

please note n/s/f bumper end cap missing & n/s/f †wheel bearing dust cap missing.

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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A21 UOE is a 1983 Ford Cortina in Green with a 2,294cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 1983 Ford Cortina models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.3% with a typical mileage of 54,803 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 A21 UOE, 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 43 years old, this Ford Cortina is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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A21 UOE is a 1983 Ford Cortina, first registered on 1 August 1983.

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