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BJO 123V

1980 Ford Cortina

White Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

42,583 mi
Last recorded42,583 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2020
Typical for 1980 Ford Cortina50,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJO 123V
MakeFord
ModelCortina
Year1980
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2020 42,583 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2019 42,324 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2018 41,797 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2017 40,971 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2016 40,335 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2015 39,742 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2014 38,751 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2014 38,742 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 24 Jul 2013 37,260 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

o/s parking brake lower effort than n/s

o/s wiper blade split

Fail 11 Jul 2013 37,195 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

o/s parking brake lower effort than n/s

o/s wiper blade split

Pass 13 Jul 2012 33,426 miles

Front tyres perrished

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

O/s rear brake binding slighly

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak under engine

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Slight exhaust blow from centre silencer

Fail 13 Jul 2012 33,426 miles

Front tyres perrished

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

O/s rear brake binding slighly

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak under engine

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Slight exhaust blow from centre silencer

Pass 26 Jul 2011 31,955 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2010 31,029 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

n/s/r sill repaired with body filler

Fail 5 Aug 2010 31,021 miles

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)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

n/s/r sill repaired with body filler

Pass 13 Jan 2009 30,848 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2008 30,683 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2007 30,598 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2006 30,500 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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BJO 123V is a 1980 Ford Cortina in White with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 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 BJO 123V, 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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BJO 123V is a 1980 Ford Cortina, first registered on 2 January 1980.

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