MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
85,937 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Lift in steering rack pinion
SEALANT PRODUCT APPLIED AROUND BRAKE MASTER MOUNTING POINT
o/s chassis holed
Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Lift in steering rack pinion
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
SEALANT PRODUCT APPLIED AROUND BRAKE MASTER MOUNTING POINT
o/s chassis holed
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
corrosion by brake master cylinder mountings
Offside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
corrosion by brake master cylinder mountings
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
all visable brake pipes greasd
speedo cable catching o.s.f brake pipe
How Reliable is the Ford Cortina?
Based on 56,538 MOT tests across 7,991 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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ECM 850Y is a 1982 Ford Cortina in Red 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 ECM 850Y, 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 ECM 850Y registered?
ECM 850Y is a 1982 Ford Cortina, first registered on 12 November 1982.
Is ECM 850Y safe to buy?
The MOT history for ECM 850Y shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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