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DWC 553X

1982 Ford Cortina

Blue Petrol 2294cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2007
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

72,343 mi
Last recorded72,343 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2006
Typical for 1982 Ford Cortina57,071 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDWC 553X
MakeFord
ModelCortina
Year1982
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,294cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2006 72,343 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2005 71,112 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2005 71,111 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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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DWC 553X is a 1982 Ford Cortina in Blue with a 2,294cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 DWC 553X, 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 DWC 553X registered?

DWC 553X is a 1982 Ford Cortina, first registered on 15 July 1982.

Is DWC 553X safe to buy?

The MOT history for DWC 553X shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does DWC 553X have outstanding finance?

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