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BHJ 358X

1982 Ford Cortina

Gold Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

44,123 mi
Last recorded44,123 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 1982 Ford Cortina57,071 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBHJ 358X
MakeFord
ModelCortina
Year1982
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 44,123 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slightly perished tread area. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill lip. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slightly perished tread area. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

underside of vehicle coated in underseal.

Pass 26 Jul 2021 44,073 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play BOTH (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement AXLE BUSHES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

SLIGHT CORROSION ON OSR FLOOR

SLIGHT PLAY IN FRONT TCA BUSHES

Fail 26 Jul 2021 44,072 miles

Emissions not tested RUN OUT OF FUEL (8.2.1.2 (d))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Wheel bearing has slight play BOTH (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement AXLE BUSHES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

SLIGHT CORROSION ON OSR FLOOR

SLIGHT PLAY IN FRONT TCA BUSHES

Fail 11 Jun 2021 44,071 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Sub-frame insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement TCA (5.3.4 (a) (i))

REAR AXLE BUSHES UNBONDING

REAR PANELS CORRODED

Pass 22 Jun 2020 44,014 miles

Body not fully secure OSR QTR LOWER PANEL CORRODED (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded ALL (5.3.1 (b) (i))

RUST ON FUEL TANKS STRAPS AND UNIONS

Pass 27 Jun 2019 44,011 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 25 Jun 2018 43,958 miles

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

engine oil leak

rear panel corroding

Fail 25 Jun 2018 43,958 miles

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

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

engine oil leak

rear panel corroding

Pass 23 Jun 2017 43,625 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2016 43,079 miles

Offside front sill area corroded

Oil leak ()

Pass 12 Jun 2015 41,999 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Rubber fuel pipe perrished, front to rear upto pump.

Slight play in nearside front bottom ball joint.

Pass 10 Jun 2014 40,747 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2013 39,580 miles

Gearbox has a slight oil leak.

Slight play in both front wheel bearings.

Wiper blades slightly deteriorated.

Pass 18 Jun 2012 38,063 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 36,918 miles

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

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

Rubber fuel pipe from main front to rear pipe up to lift pump is slightly perrished.

Pass 1 Jun 2010 36,263 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2009 35,911 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 16 Jun 2009 35,911 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2008 35,185 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2008 35,172 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

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)

Pass 7 Feb 2007 34,028 miles

front fuel hose cracked

Pass 10 Feb 2006 32,969 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2006 32,969 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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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BHJ 358X is a 1982 Ford Cortina in Gold with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

Across all 1982 Ford Cortina models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.7% with a typical mileage of 57,071 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 BHJ 358X, 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 44 years old, this Ford Cortina is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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BHJ 358X is a 1982 Ford Cortina, first registered on 12 March 1982.

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