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CGY 403Y

1982 Ford Cortina

Blue Petrol 1593cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2015
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

15,836 mi
Last recorded15,836 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2014
Typical for 1982 Ford Cortina57,071 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCGY 403Y
MakeFord
ModelCortina
Year1982
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,593cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2014 15,836 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Vehicle has slight corrosion to chassis, body and suspension areas!

Pass 31 Jan 2013 15,833 miles

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

general cosmetic corrosion over much of the underside!

Pass 2 Dec 2011 15,802 miles

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

suspension system,chassis,seals area slightly corroded

Pass 26 Aug 2010 11,349 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2010 11,349 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 29 Jul 2010 11,306 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Aug 2009 3,795 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 2 Jul 2008 3,782 miles

o/s n/s front flexy hosis feruls corroding

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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CGY 403Y is a 1982 Ford Cortina in Blue with a 1,593cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 CGY 403Y, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CGY 403Y registered?

CGY 403Y is a 1982 Ford Cortina, first registered on 29 October 1982.

Is CGY 403Y safe to buy?

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