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B948 YOS

1985 Ford Cortina

Beige Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

18,721 mi
Last recorded18,721 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 1985 Ford Cortina44,006 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB948 YOS
MakeFord
ModelCortina
Year1985
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 18,721 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2026 18,701 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 7 May 2025 16,733 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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B948 YOS is a 1985 Ford Cortina in Beige with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 B948 YOS, 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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What year was B948 YOS registered?

B948 YOS is a 1985 Ford Cortina, first registered on 31 December 1985.

Is B948 YOS safe to buy?

The MOT history for B948 YOS shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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