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AEU 600C

1983 Ford Cortina

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

11,332 mi
Last recorded11,332 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2025
Typical for 1983 Ford Cortina54,803 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAEU 600C
MakeFord
ModelCortina
Year1983
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2025 11,332 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2023 10,847 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2022 10,181 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2021 9,558 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2020 7,582 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2019 7,082 miles
Pass 22 May 2018 6,615 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2017 6,169 miles
Pass 10 May 2016 6,111 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (7.1.2)

Fail 10 May 2016 6,111 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (7.1.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Apr 2015 5,153 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2014 4,736 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2013 4,634 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2011 3,782 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010 3,269 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 2,068 miles

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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AEU 600C is a 1983 Ford Cortina in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 AEU 600C, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of AEU 600C?

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What year was AEU 600C registered?

AEU 600C is a 1983 Ford Cortina, first registered on 24 May 1983.

Is AEU 600C safe to buy?

The MOT history for AEU 600C shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AEU 600C have outstanding finance?

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