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BFR 70Y

1983 Ford Cortina

Red Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2024
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

504 mi
Last recorded504 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2023
Typical for 1983 Ford Cortina54,803 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBFR 70Y
MakeFord
ModelCortina
Year1983
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2023 504 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2022 99,681 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2020 99,123 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2019 99,109 miles

corrosion to n/s and o/s rear drop sills

Pass 22 Nov 2018 99,098 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill area. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill area. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Slight blue smoke on acceleration.

Pass 12 Jul 2017 99,049 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive drop sill (2.4.A.3)

corrosion to n/s/r inner wheel arch area

o/s/f and o/s/r tyres starting to crack and perish

slight blue smoke on acceleration

slight play in n/s inner steering joint

Fail 12 Jul 2017 99,049 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive drop sill (2.4.A.3)

corrosion to n/s/r inner wheel arch area

o/s/f and o/s/r tyres starting to crack and perish

slight blue smoke on acceleration

slight play in n/s inner steering joint

Pass 6 Jul 2016 99,009 miles

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

n/s/r inner wheel arch at rear holed and corroded

Pass 12 Jun 2015 98,930 miles

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 10 Jun 2015 98,929 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm locating pin locking device missing (2.4.G.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both front wheel bearing play

centre mirror off

n/s/r inner, rear arch corrosion

n/s/r seatbelt web twisted

Pass 31 Aug 2013 98,356 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 4 Jul 2013 98,341 miles

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 5 Jul 2012 96,920 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2012 96,920 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 96,511 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2010 95,921 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 70Y is a 1983 Ford Cortina in Red with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 70Y, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BFR 70Y registered?

BFR 70Y is a 1983 Ford Cortina, first registered on 1 February 1983.

Is BFR 70Y safe to buy?

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