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BVF 329Y

1982 Ford Cortina

Brown Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Sep 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

52,779 mi
Last recorded52,779 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 1982 Ford Cortina57,071 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBVF 329Y
MakeFord
ModelCortina
Year1982
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 52,779 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2022 52,332 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2021 52,266 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2020 52,186 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2019 52,169 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2018 52,047 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2017 51,773 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2016 51,405 miles

Rear tyres cracked and perished

Pass 6 Sep 2014 51,379 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2014 51,379 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2013 51,155 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2012 50,362 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2011 50,057 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 49,290 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2009 49,111 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2009 49,111 miles
Pass 14 May 2008 49,105 miles
Fail 14 May 2008 49,105 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

front brake binding (3.7.B.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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BVF 329Y is a 1982 Ford Cortina in Brown with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 BVF 329Y, 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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What year was BVF 329Y registered?

BVF 329Y is a 1982 Ford Cortina, first registered on 2 September 1982.

Is BVF 329Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for BVF 329Y shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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