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BEG 19Y

1982 Ford Cortina

Gold Petrol 1593cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 May 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

12,339 mi
Last recorded12,339 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 1982 Ford Cortina57,071 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBEG 19Y
MakeFord
ModelCortina
Year1982
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,593cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 12,339 miles

Central Front fuel pipe rubbing as it crosses the rear of the front subframe

Central Front throttle sticking

Offside Front bottom hose chaffing on subframe

Fail 22 May 2026 12,337 miles

Nearside Rear Brake performance unable to be tested leaking fluid badly (1.2.1 (g))

Central Front fuel pipe rubbing as it crosses the rear of the front subframe

Central Front throttle sticking

Offside Front bottom hose chaffing on subframe

Pass 22 Oct 2016 12,094 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2015 11,587 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2015 11,587 miles

Hydraulic brake cylinder retaining device insecure master cylinder mounting bracket bolt loose (3.6.A.2d)

Pass 19 Nov 2014 11,073 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2014 11,073 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

brake pedal low

engine idle speed a bit high

interior mirror not fitted

Pass 30 Aug 2013 11,044 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

rear tyres starting to perish

Pass 23 Aug 2012 10,299 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2012 10,274 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2011 9,946 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2010 9,567 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2009 9,398 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2008 9,257 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2007 8,247 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2006 7,713 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2006 7,713 miles

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

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

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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BEG 19Y is a 1982 Ford Cortina in Gold with a 1,593cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 BEG 19Y, 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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What year was BEG 19Y registered?

BEG 19Y is a 1982 Ford Cortina, first registered on 5 October 1982.

Is BEG 19Y safe to buy?

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