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EJN 558Y

1982 Ford Cortina

Green Petrol 1593cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2021
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

6,637 mi
Last recorded6,637 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2019
Typical for 1982 Ford Cortina57,071 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJN 558Y
MakeFord
ModelCortina
Year1982
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,593cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2019 6,637 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2019 98,099 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

osf inner wing has slight corrosion

Pass 6 Dec 2017 89,410 miles

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 26 Sep 2016 82,815 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2015 80,022 miles

Offside Body has slight corrosion under bonnet (6.1.B.2)

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

Fail 22 Aug 2015 80,011 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 12% + (7.3.B.1a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Body has slight corrosion under bonnet (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 6 Aug 2014 75,879 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 11 Jul 2013 67,899 miles

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 2 Jul 2012 60,908 miles

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

Fail 2 Jul 2012 60,908 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 27 Jul 2011 60,849 miles

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

battery loose

Pass 17 Jul 2010 60,792 miles

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

Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front brake discs poor

Fail 17 Jun 2010 60,781 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

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

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front brake discs poor

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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EJN 558Y is a 1982 Ford Cortina in Green with a 1,593cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 EJN 558Y, 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 EJN 558Y registered?

EJN 558Y is a 1982 Ford Cortina, first registered on 3 September 1982.

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