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ALB 471Y

1982 Ford Cortina

Blue Petrol 1593cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jul 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

53,326 mi
Last recorded53,326 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2025
Typical for 1982 Ford Cortina57,071 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationALB 471Y
MakeFord
ModelCortina
Year1982
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,593cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2025 53,326 miles

heavily undersealed under vehicle

Fail 4 Jul 2025 53,288 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

heavily undersealed under vehicle

Pass 21 Apr 2023 53,131 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2021 53,097 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Rear back box corroded

Fail 29 Jul 2021 53,097 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Rear back box corroded

Pass 21 Jul 2020 53,089 miles

Offside Front slight bind

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

heavily undersealed

Pass 3 Aug 2019 53,065 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

heavily undersealed

Pass 21 Aug 2018 52,741 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2017 52,385 miles

lower reading on offside handbrake,recommend attention

slight play in offside rack end

Pass 15 Jul 2016 51,775 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2016 51,775 miles

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

Offside Front Lower 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 inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 6 Jul 2015 51,339 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2014 50,746 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2013 50,208 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2012 49,517 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2011 48,915 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2010 48,574 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Upper Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

both rear brakes lightly binding

chassis rails, floorpan, suspension components and metal brake pipes all covered in paint/underseal unable to fully inspect

Fail 6 Jul 2010 48,572 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Upper Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Upper Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

chassis rails, floorpan, suspension components and metal brake pipes all covered in paint/underseal unable to fully inspect

Pass 8 Jun 2009 48,502 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2009 48,498 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Pass 11 Oct 2007 48,423 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2006 48,279 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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ALB 471Y is a 1982 Ford Cortina in Blue with a 1,593cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

Across all 1982 Ford Cortina models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.7% with a typical mileage of 57,071 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 ALB 471Y, 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 44 years old, this Ford Cortina is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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ALB 471Y is a 1982 Ford Cortina, first registered on 1 August 1982.

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