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BFR 185Y

1983 Ford Cortina

Yellow Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2024
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

55,601 mi
Last recorded55,601 miles
Recorded on13 May 2023
Typical for 1983 Ford Cortina54,803 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBFR 185Y
MakeFord
ModelCortina
Year1983
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 May 2023 55,601 miles

all tyres perished

Pass 17 May 2021 55,303 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2021 55,269 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))

Nearside Rear Floor excessively deteriorated boot floor (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring with an unsafe modification both sides fall out when at full extent of travel (5.3.1 (d) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both sides front of pair in trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both sides rear of pair trailing arm to axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 11 May 2020 49,879 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2016 43,951 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2015 36,491 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill area (2.4.A.3)

Pass 15 Aug 2014 33,909 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 30 Nov 2012 32,145 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Inner Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Inner Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 23 Mar 2009 31,925 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2009 31,908 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Mar 2008 31,295 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2007 30,585 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2007 30,585 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2006 29,943 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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BFR 185Y is a 1983 Ford Cortina in Yellow with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 1983 Ford Cortina models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.3% with a typical mileage of 54,803 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 BFR 185Y, 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 43 years old, this Ford Cortina is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was BFR 185Y registered?

BFR 185Y is a 1983 Ford Cortina, first registered on 1 March 1983.

Is BFR 185Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for BFR 185Y shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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