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AKX 61E

1985 Ford Cortina

Green Petrol 1593cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

44,392 mi
Last recorded44,392 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2017
Typical for 1985 Ford Cortina44,006 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAKX 61E
MakeFord
ModelCortina
Year1985
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,593cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2017 44,392 miles

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

Fail 26 Jul 2017 44,392 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 25 Jul 2016 44,319 miles

slight brake bind n/s/f

Fail 25 Jul 2016 44,319 miles

Fuel system component leaking leaking from fuel pump. (7.2.3)

slight brake bind n/s/f

Pass 27 Aug 2015 44,298 miles

rear exhaust rubbers perished.

Fail 20 Aug 2015 44,298 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear exhaust rubbers perished.

Pass 27 Aug 2014 44,278 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2014 44,266 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

slight brake bind n/s/f .

Pass 10 Aug 2013 44,261 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2013 44,246 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

o//s & n/s seat belts slow to retract & frayed on edges

Pass 24 Aug 2012 44,225 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2012 44,212 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

horn reqs attention

Pass 8 Aug 2011 44,191 miles

rear seats not inspected rear cover fitted. rear service brake imbalance.

Pass 11 Aug 2010 44,125 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

slight brake bind n/s/r

Pass 5 Aug 2009 44,006 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2009 44,006 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

general engine oil leaks/ indicator switch slightly worn/

Pass 7 Aug 2008 43,849 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2008 43,820 miles

Centre Rear Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Macpherson strut upper support bearing is rough in operation (2.5.B.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

front seat belts only fitted. front o/s belt slightly frayed. no hazards fitted. no rear fogs fitted.

Pass 6 Aug 2007 43,691 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2006 43,431 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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AKX 61E is a 1985 Ford Cortina in Green with a 1,593cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1985 Ford Cortina models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.8% with a typical mileage of 44,006 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 AKX 61E, 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 41 years old, this Ford Cortina is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AKX 61E is a 1985 Ford Cortina, first registered on 2 September 1985.

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