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BND 814Y

1982 Ford Cortina

Blue Petrol 1593cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2023
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

84,826 mi
Last recorded84,826 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2022
Typical for 1982 Ford Cortina57,071 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBND 814Y
MakeFord
ModelCortina
Year1982
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,593cc

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2022 84,826 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2021 83,052 miles

Nearside Rear chassis corroded

Fail 29 Jul 2021 83,042 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Suspension component insecurely attached both nuts insecure (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear chassis corroded

Pass 27 Jul 2020 81,691 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2019 79,591 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement "d" bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear inner wing holed

Fail 15 Jul 2019 79,574 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement "d" bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear inner wing holed

Nearside Rear one of two sidelights inop

Pass 17 Jul 2018 76,511 miles

Rear Inner wing/arch,corroded and holed

Fail 4 Jul 2018 76,490 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor to sill/arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Inner wing/arch,corroded and holed

Pass 1 Jun 2017 74,347 miles

Front floors holed and corroded

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

Offside Rear cracks between treads

tyre well holed and corroded

Fail 1 Jun 2017 74,345 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Front floors holed and corroded

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

Offside Rear cracks between treads

tyre well holed and corroded

Pass 1 Jun 2016 69,617 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2015 62,755 miles
Fail 22 May 2015 62,753 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 May 2014 58,898 miles
Fail 21 May 2014 58,896 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2013 57,134 miles
Fail 22 May 2013 57,132 miles

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

Pass 29 Nov 2011 55,986 miles

corrosion to front inner wings

corrosion to n/s/r inner wing

corrosion to under body areas,suspension and braking components

Fail 29 Nov 2011 55,984 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

corrosion to front inner wings

corrosion to n/s/r inner wing

corrosion to under body areas,suspension and braking components

Pass 4 Nov 2010 53,977 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

corrosion and holes under body areas

Fail 5 Oct 2010 53,868 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside 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)

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

boot floor corroded

corrosion and holes in all body and floor areas

corrosion and holes infront and rear inner wings/arches

corrosion to suspension and braking components

front suspension components bushes split

Pass 9 Oct 2009 50,550 miles

corrosion to body pannels,floors,chassis,sills,suspension and braking components

cracks in rear tyres

holes in boot floor,n/s/f floor and n/s/f inner wing

throttle sticking

Pass 10 Oct 2008 46,580 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2008 46,579 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

corrosion to n/s top inner wing,both rear archs,inner archs,rear pannel and floor areas

play in o/s/f tie bar bush

rear pannel corroded near tank straps

Pass 25 Sep 2007 42,598 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

corrosion on boot floor,inner rear wheel inner wings and floor areas

Pass 26 Sep 2006 39,192 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2006 38,180 miles

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

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

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

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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BND 814Y is a 1982 Ford Cortina in Blue with a 1,593cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

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 BND 814Y, 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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BND 814Y is a 1982 Ford Cortina, first registered on 16 September 1982.

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