MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
96,213 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Front floor panel corroded
Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive rear axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
slight damage to lower chassis rails
Nearside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) inner tie rod ball joint excessive play (2.2.A.1b)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) inner tie rod ball joint excessive play (2.2.A.1b)
slight damage to lower chassis rails
Exhaust noisy
Headlamp masks fitted
Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)
headlamp covers fitted
Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)
Headlamp masks/converters fitted
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
possible oil leak from the offside rear axle seal
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
possible oil leak from the offside rear axle seal
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
offside & nearside front inner wings corroded at bulkhead
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
offside & nearside front inner wings corroded at bulkhead
Nearside Front Front suspension locking device ineffective (2.5.A.4)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
front brakes slightly out of balance, front pads low, slight leak on centre to rear exhaust silencer
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
How Reliable is the Ford Cortina?
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ARK 180Y is a 1982 Ford Cortina in White with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
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 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 ARK 180Y, 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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ARK 180Y is a 1982 Ford Cortina, first registered on 23 August 1982.
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