CarVerify

Free Car Check

EGS 444Y

1982 Ford Cortina

Gold Petrol 1993cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2024
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

79,511 mi
Last recorded79,511 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2023
Typical for 1982 Ford Cortina57,071 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Ford
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationEGS 444Y
MakeFord
ModelCortina
Year1982
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2023 79,511 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2021 79,481 miles

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security floor (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security rear inner arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2018 79,180 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2018 79,173 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 Jul 2017 79,154 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2017 79,145 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 3 May 2016 78,960 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 77,969 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

nearside rear inner wheel arch corroded

offside floor pan corroded

Pass 15 Nov 2013 77,374 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

some corrosion n/s/f floor

Fail 29 Oct 2013 77,364 miles

Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside 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)

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

n/s/r tyre low tread

some corrosion n/s/f floor

Pass 22 Oct 2012 73,207 miles

corrosion to osr nsr inner wheel arhes

slight play in osf nsf wheel bearings

Pass 19 Oct 2011 69,856 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Oct 2010 67,093 miles

Some play in inner steering rack ends

steering column top bush has some play

Fail 13 Nov 2009 64,157 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

nearside front doorshut heavily corroded

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

nearside rear inner wheelarch heavily corroded by rear silencer

nearside rear tyre perished

offside front doorshut heavily corroded

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

offside rear tyre perished

slight play steering rack bushes

underside of vehicle heavily undersealed

windscreen wipers smearing

Pass 13 Nov 2009 64,157 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

nearside front doorshut heavily corroded

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

nearside rear inner wheelarch heavily corroded by rear silencer

nearside rear tyre perished

offside front doorshut heavily corroded

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

offside rear tyre perished

slight play steering rack bushes

underside of vehicle heavily undersealed

windscreen wipers smearing

Pass 18 Nov 2008 61,559 miles

Thick coating of underseal to most of vehicle underside

Various heavy areas of corrosion to vehicle underside outside of prescribed areas

Fail 16 Sep 2008 61,557 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

HEAVY corrosion and holes in nearside front jacking point not within prescribed areas

HEAVY corrosion and holes in offside rear inner wheel arch not within prescribed areas

HEAVY corrosion to offside floor pan

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

corrosion and hole in offside inner sill at front not within prescribed areas

corrosion to nearside inner sill

genral undervehicle body corrosion

slight play in steering rack

slight play in top steering mount

underneath vehicle heavily covered in underseal

Pass 12 Oct 2007 58,118 miles

corrosion to inner and outer sills

engine smoking

slight play in steering,wheel bearings and suspension

Fail 10 Oct 2007 58,112 miles

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

corrosion to inner and outer sills

engine smoking

slight play in steering,wheel bearings and suspension

Fail 16 Oct 2006 53,472 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

both hand brake cables loose in back plates †general corrosion underneath

Pass 16 Oct 2006 53,472 miles

both hand brake cables loose in back plates †general corrosion underneath

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
Full Ford Cortina reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

EGS 444Y is a 1982 Ford Cortina in Gold with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 EGS 444Y, 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

How do I check the history of EGS 444Y?

You can check the full history of EGS 444Y by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was EGS 444Y registered?

EGS 444Y is a 1982 Ford Cortina, first registered on 4 August 1982.

Is EGS 444Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for EGS 444Y shows 21 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 EGS 444Y have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on EGS 444Y. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.