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BFT 862V

1980 Ford Cortina

Red Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2026
Tests31 (17 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate54.8%

Mileage

78,926 mi
Last recorded78,926 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2025
Typical for 1980 Ford Cortina50,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBFT 862V
MakeFord
ModelCortina
Year1980
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

17 pass 14 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2025 78,926 miles

Central Rear panel corroded

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Mar 2025 78,924 miles

Central Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced rad mounting panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Central Rear rear lower panel corroded

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Jun 2024 75,526 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength very close to the top crossmember fixing bolt (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a))

Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect all four (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 25 May 2023 69,758 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Apr 2021 62,615 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2020 61,578 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2019 61,572 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced rear end of inner sill and floor area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced rear end of outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

the offside outer sill panel has been spot welded on and it should be a continuouse weld

Pass 4 May 2018 59,866 miles
Fail 2 May 2018 59,866 miles

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill requires welding (5.2.6)

Pass 5 May 2017 58,359 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2017 58,359 miles

Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit severely cracked propshaft (2.5.C.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working very dim (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 19 Apr 2016 54,643 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2015 53,354 miles

N/S rear cir clip on handbrake cable missing

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

Tape on o/s inner wing

Fail 29 Apr 2015 53,354 miles

N/S rear cir clip on handbrake cable missing

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Tape on o/s inner wing

Pass 15 Apr 2014 53,035 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

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

two top axle bushes worn

Fail 9 Apr 2014 53,035 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

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

two top axle bushes worn

Pass 20 Mar 2013 53,009 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

corrision near side wing

Fail 19 Mar 2013 53,007 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

corrision near side wing

Pass 21 Mar 2012 52,738 miles

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

corrision both ront wings

front and rear rubber bushes starting to perish

Fail 21 Mar 2012 52,735 miles

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

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

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

corrision both ront wings

front and rear rubber bushes starting to perish

Pass 22 Mar 2011 52,149 miles

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

both inner wings rusty

Pass 26 Mar 2010 51,359 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 23 Mar 2010 51,359 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Rear Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear Upper Trailing arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 25 Mar 2009 50,925 miles

Battery insecure

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

corrosion on tops of both inner wings

nearside top axle void bush worn

Fail 24 Mar 2009 50,922 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Battery insecure

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

corrosion on tops of both inner wings

nearside top axle void bush worn

Pass 26 Mar 2008 50,614 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

underside of vehicle starting to corrode everywhere. front sills corroded & nearside inner engine bay. rear inner wheel arches corroded.

Fail 25 Mar 2008 50,610 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

underside of vehicle starting to corrode everywhere. front sills corroded & nearside inner engine bay. rear inner wheel arches corroded.

Pass 30 Mar 2007 50,190 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2007 50,178 miles

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 10 Mar 2006 49,810 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2006 49,806 miles

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)

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)

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

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

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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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BFT 862V is a 1980 Ford Cortina in Red with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.8%.

Across all 1980 Ford Cortina models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.4% with a typical mileage of 50,978 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 BFT 862V, 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 46 years old, this Ford Cortina is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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BFT 862V is a 1980 Ford Cortina, first registered on 1 March 1980.

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