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CBD 759X

1981 Ford Cortina

Blue Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2018
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

80,530 mi
Last recorded80,530 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2017
Typical for 1981 Ford Cortina51,476 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCBD 759X
MakeFord
ModelCortina
Year1981
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2017 80,530 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion inner wing corroded (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Fail 8 Feb 2017 80,517 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber detached upper bolt missing (2.7.2b)

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

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

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion inner wing corroded (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 19 Jan 2016 79,533 miles

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

Nearside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Offside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 24 Dec 2015 79,533 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement temporary cap fitted (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill corroded & holed (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Nearside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

Pass 30 Sep 2014 78,623 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2014 78,623 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Pass 7 Apr 2011 78,527 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Stop lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Oil leak

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

nearside front bearing slightly noisy

Fail 7 Apr 2011 78,527 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Stop lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

nearside front bearing slightly noisy

Pass 18 Mar 2010 77,086 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

Fail 18 Mar 2010 77,086 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Oil leak

Pass 13 Mar 2008 75,863 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2007 71,193 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2005 69,699 miles

slight exhaust blow at joints †steering wheel out bof alignment

Fail 6 Dec 2005 69,686 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Lower Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Nearside Lower Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Nearside Rear Service brake application uneven across the axle (3.7.D.2b)

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Nearside Upper Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Front Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Lower Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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 Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Upper Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)

Offside Upper Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c) DANGEROUS

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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CBD 759X is a 1981 Ford Cortina in Blue with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 CBD 759X, 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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CBD 759X is a 1981 Ford Cortina, first registered on 6 November 1981.

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