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BYA 152X

1982 Ford Cortina

Grey Petrol 1593cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2023
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

46,751 mi
Last recorded46,751 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2022
Typical for 1982 Ford Cortina57,071 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBYA 152X
MakeFord
ModelCortina
Year1982
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,593cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2022 46,751 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear trailing arm bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Jul 2022 46,747 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear trailing arm bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2020 46,713 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine/transmission. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Nov 2020 46,712 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine/transmission. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2019 46,663 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive closing panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2018 46,602 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2017 46,514 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2016 46,454 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2015 49,360 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2014 46,305 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2013 46,239 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2012 46,137 miles

Nearside Upper Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Upper Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear seat belts not fitted

Slight corrosion to both outer sills

Pass 5 Jan 2011 46,041 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2010 45,945 miles

Nearside rear tyre slightly perrished

Pass 5 Jan 2009 45,807 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2008 45,559 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2007 45,102 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2006 44,826 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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BYA 152X is a 1982 Ford Cortina in Grey with a 1,593cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 BYA 152X, 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 BYA 152X registered?

BYA 152X is a 1982 Ford Cortina, first registered on 7 January 1982.

Is BYA 152X safe to buy?

The MOT history for BYA 152X shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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