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CFN 833W

1980 Ford Cortina

Beige Petrol 1593cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2023
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

65,173 mi
Last recorded65,173 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2022
Typical for 1980 Ford Cortina50,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCFN 833W
MakeFord
ModelCortina
Year1980
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,593cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2022 65,173 miles

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2020 64,810 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Oct 2018 64,803 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.2.2 (c))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Washer/wiper switch faulty.

Fail 13 Oct 2018 64,803 miles

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

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.2.2 (c))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Washer/wiper switch faulty.

Pass 11 Oct 2017 64,716 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2016 64,710 miles

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

Fail 27 Sep 2016 64,707 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2015 64,492 miles

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

Fail 8 Oct 2015 64,485 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear box (7.1.2)

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

Pass 20 Oct 2014 64,143 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2014 64,143 miles

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Oct 2013 63,846 miles

Oil leak

nearside rear body corrosion

offside front wing corroded

Pass 30 Jul 2008 63,718 miles

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

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

offside headlamp pattern faint

offside inner wing corroded

slight play in offside of steering rack

Pass 19 Jul 2007 62,743 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2006 62,213 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

inner wings corroded

Fail 24 Jul 2006 62,212 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

inner wings corroded.

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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CFN 833W is a 1980 Ford Cortina in Beige with a 1,593cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 1980 Ford Cortina models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.4% with a typical mileage of 50,978 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 CFN 833W, 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 46 years old, this Ford Cortina is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CFN 833W registered?

CFN 833W is a 1980 Ford Cortina, first registered on 1 August 1980.

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