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BTL 664X

1981 Ford Cortina

Blue Petrol 1593cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2022
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

68,527 mi
Last recorded68,527 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2021
Typical for 1981 Ford Cortina51,476 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBTL 664X
MakeFord
ModelCortina
Year1981
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,593cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2021 68,527 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2020 67,727 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2019 67,297 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2018 63,779 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2018 63,766 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Suspension arm to rear axle at diff (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 May 2017 63,494 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2016 63,122 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 62,960 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2014 62,499 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

both front compliance bushes worn

both rear upper axle bushes worn

n/s chassis leg coroded

Fail 28 Feb 2014 62,494 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Centre Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Lower Steering column flexible coupling is excessively deteriorated (2.1.5)

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber casing corroded externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Upper Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber casing corroded externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

corrsion too n/s/r boot floor but not within 30cm of any load bearing points

Pass 15 Mar 2012 62,069 miles

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

n/s and o/s front sill's corroded/holed not within prescribed aera

n/s/f chassis slightly corroded - inner wing

Fail 14 Mar 2012 62,069 miles

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

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

n/s and o/s front sill's corroded/holed not within prescribed aera

n/s/f chassis slightly corroded - inner wing

Pass 22 Mar 2011 60,810 miles

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

Fail 21 Mar 2011 60,809 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Fail 21 Feb 2011 60,793 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Feb 2010 60,096 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2010 60,068 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2009 58,037 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2008 56,190 miles

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

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

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 8 Feb 2008 56,182 miles

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

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

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

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 30 Dec 2006 55,894 miles

slight wear at rear void/reaction arm bushes

Fail 30 Dec 2006 55,894 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Rear Upper Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Dec 2005 54,253 miles

front tie bar bushes slightly worn

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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BTL 664X is a 1981 Ford Cortina in Blue with a 1,593cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 BTL 664X, 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 BTL 664X registered?

BTL 664X is a 1981 Ford Cortina, first registered on 19 November 1981.

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