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A249 JRW

1983 Ford Cortina

Red Petrol 2294cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

67,905 mi
Last recorded67,905 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2025
Typical for 1983 Ford Cortina54,803 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA249 JRW
MakeFord
ModelCortina
Year1983
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,294cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2025 67,905 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement track control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement void bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement track control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement void bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2024 67,682 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2023 66,777 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2022 65,970 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2021 65,716 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2019 64,324 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2018 63,257 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2017 62,145 miles

Front Oil leak from engine ()

Front coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front Upper Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rearward - on top of Axle (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Lower Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rearward (2.4.G.2)

Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both (2.7.4)

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 16 Mar 2017 62,051 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Above Sub-frame mount in wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded forward of front mount lower trailing arm (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rearward - on top of Axle (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Front Oil leak from engine ()

Front coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rearward - on top of Axle (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Lower Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rearward (2.4.G.2)

Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both (2.7.4)

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 19 Mar 2016 60,419 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing all (2.7.2a)

coil spring corroded all (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 18 Mar 2015 59,401 miles

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 28 Mar 2014 58,781 miles

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 28 Sep 2012 58,423 miles

brake service

Pass 21 Sep 2011 58,069 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2011 58,067 miles

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

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 14 Oct 2010 55,417 miles

Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 2 May 2007 52,050 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 May 2007 52,050 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Jun 2006 50,423 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2006 50,422 miles

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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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A249 JRW is a 1983 Ford Cortina in Red with a 2,294cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 A249 JRW, 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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A249 JRW is a 1983 Ford Cortina, first registered on 14 November 1983.

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