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BEK 801T

1979 Ford Cortina

Black Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2019
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

5,446 mi
Last recorded5,446 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2018
Typical for 1979 Ford Cortina51,156 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBEK 801T
MakeFord
ModelCortina
Year1979
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2018 5,446 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D-CLAMP BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust tailpipe rubber support slightly deteriorated

Fail 17 May 2018 5,446 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported going to rear (marked) (3.6.B.1)

Offside Hazard warning lamps inoperative both (1.4.B.1b)

Offside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

exhaust tailpipe rubber slightly deteriorated

Pass 7 Jul 2016 5,397 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2016 5,394 miles

Offside Hazard warning lamps inoperative both (1.4.B.1b)

Offside Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

idle speed fast

Pass 24 Apr 2015 5,374 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Fail 24 Apr 2015 5,373 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 26 Apr 2014 5,243 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2014 5,243 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 24 May 2013 4,490 miles

Offside Front Upper Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 24 May 2012 4,093 miles
Fail 23 May 2012 4,093 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Upper Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 8 Apr 2011 3,347 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2010 3,336 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2008 3,190 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 4 Jul 2008 3,190 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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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BEK 801T is a 1979 Ford Cortina in Black with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1979 Ford Cortina models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.5% with a typical mileage of 51,156 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 BEK 801T, 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 47 years old, this Ford Cortina is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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BEK 801T is a 1979 Ford Cortina, first registered on 5 February 1979.

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