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EHJ 94Y

1982 Ford Cortina

Blue Petrol 1593cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2026
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

90,140 mi
Last recorded90,140 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2025
Typical for 1982 Ford Cortina57,071 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEHJ 94Y
MakeFord
ModelCortina
Year1982
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,593cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2025 90,140 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2024 89,632 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2023 89,534 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2022 89,230 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2021 88,427 miles
Pass 24 May 2019 87,731 miles
Pass 10 May 2018 84,202 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2017 84,067 miles

nearside front outer anti roll bar link rod corroded

nearside rear lower suspension arm rear bush slight split

offside front lower suspension arm front bush slight wear

rear exhaust box holed @ leaking

slight wear to lower steering column top u/j

Pass 28 Jan 2016 83,696 miles

both rear lower suspension arms rear bushes starting to split

slight corrosion to offside front chassis by subframe front mounting

Pass 30 Jan 2015 83,232 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2014 82,719 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2013 82,712 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2012 81,981 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2011 81,530 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2010 80,849 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2009 80,425 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2008 79,341 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2007 77,775 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2006 75,935 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2005 73,549 miles

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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EHJ 94Y is a 1982 Ford Cortina in Blue with a 1,593cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 EHJ 94Y, 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 EHJ 94Y registered?

EHJ 94Y is a 1982 Ford Cortina, first registered on 6 September 1982.

Is EHJ 94Y safe to buy?

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