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BDH 112Y

1982 Ford Cortina

Gold Petrol 1593cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2023
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

83,706 mi
Last recorded83,706 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2022
Typical for 1982 Ford Cortina57,071 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBDH 112Y
MakeFord
ModelCortina
Year1982
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,593cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2022 83,706 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive very slight oil leak. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Apr 2022 83,699 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Steering locking device missing track rod end (2.1.3 (d))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Mar 2021 83,631 miles

both rear inner and sill ends corroded

oil leak

Pass 5 Feb 2020 83,059 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2020 83,054 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting chassis rail (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2017 82,845 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2016 82,257 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2015 80,830 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2012 80,815 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

both front sub frame upper bushes slight play

front discs corroded

n/s/r tyre perished

Pass 27 Aug 2011 78,791 miles

battery insecure

nsf tyre worn on inner edge

osr and nsr lower suspension arm rear bushes split.

osr and nsr under sills corroded

play on osf wheel bearing

Pass 28 Aug 2010 73,302 miles

Battery insecure

Pass 29 Jun 2009 72,065 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 7 Aug 2008 70,019 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2008 70,019 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 17 Jul 2007 69,892 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Jul 2007 69,892 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2006 69,712 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2006 69,712 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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BDH 112Y is a 1982 Ford Cortina in Gold with a 1,593cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BDH 112Y, 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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BDH 112Y is a 1982 Ford Cortina, first registered on 1 August 1982.

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