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DAH 405Y

1982 Ford Cortina

Blue Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2017
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

69,486 mi
Last recorded69,486 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2016
Typical for 1982 Ford Cortina57,071 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDAH 405Y
MakeFord
ModelCortina
Year1982
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2016 69,486 miles

Lower Oil leak ()

Nearside Front Tyre tread and sidewalls perished.

Offside Front Fuel Pipe/s corroded Under wheel arch. ()

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

Fail 24 Aug 2016 69,485 miles

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Lower Oil leak ()

Nearside Front Tyre tread and sidewalls perished.

Offside Front Fuel Pipe/s corroded Under wheel arch. ()

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

Pass 3 Jul 2015 69,478 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 4 Jun 2014 69,427 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 69,418 miles
Fail 1 May 2013 69,418 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2012 69,408 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

all suspension arms rusted

Fail 11 Apr 2012 69,408 miles

Nearside Rear Brake back plate(s) securing device loose (3.5.1j)

Offside Rear Brake back plate(s) securing device loose (3.5.1j)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

all suspension arms rusted

Pass 27 Apr 2011 69,338 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

floor and suspension arms very rusted

Fail 21 Apr 2011 69,338 miles

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

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

floor and suspension arms very rusted

Pass 9 Mar 2010 69,332 miles

corrosion to n/s and o/s front floor

rear suspension arms rusted

Fail 4 Mar 2010 69,332 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

corrosion to n/s and o/s front floor

rear suspension arms rusted

Pass 6 Mar 2009 69,327 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

o/s floor/chassis rusted

Fail 4 Mar 2009 69,327 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

o/s floor/chassis rusted

Pass 26 Feb 2008 69,282 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Jan 2007 69,270 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2007 69,270 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.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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DAH 405Y is a 1982 Ford Cortina in Blue with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 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 DAH 405Y, 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 DAH 405Y registered?

DAH 405Y is a 1982 Ford Cortina, first registered on 2 November 1982.

Is DAH 405Y safe to buy?

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