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BGH 440X

1981 Ford Cortina

White Petrol 1593cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

79,729 mi
Last recorded79,729 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2010
Typical for 1981 Ford Cortina51,476 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBGH 440X
MakeFord
ModelCortina
Year1981
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,593cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2010 79,729 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2009 73,618 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2008 67,077 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

advise littel play on near side steering rack

Fail 27 Jan 2007 56,519 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2007 56,519 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2006 49,430 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2006 49,402 miles

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

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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BGH 440X is a 1981 Ford Cortina in White with a 1,593cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1981 Ford Cortina models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.7% with a typical mileage of 51,476 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 BGH 440X, 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 45 years old, this Ford Cortina is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was BGH 440X registered?

BGH 440X is a 1981 Ford Cortina, first registered on 1 August 1981.

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