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BKD 682X

1981 Ford Cortina

Green Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2023
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

468 mi
Last recorded468 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2022
Typical for 1981 Ford Cortina51,476 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBKD 682X
MakeFord
ModelCortina
Year1981
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2022 468 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2022 468 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 9.50% (4.5%) (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 30 Mar 2021 397 miles
Pass 31 May 2019 397 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2017 347 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2016 181 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2015 3 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2015 3 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 Oct 2006 72,150 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2005 66,432 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2005 66,432 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

slight play in all front sub frame mounting bushes

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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BKD 682X is a 1981 Ford Cortina in Green with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 BKD 682X, 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 BKD 682X registered?

BKD 682X is a 1981 Ford Cortina, first registered on 30 September 1981.

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