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EKG 519V

1980 Ford Cortina

Black Petrol 1593cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2023
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

61,729 mi
Last recorded61,729 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2022
Typical for 1980 Ford Cortina50,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEKG 519V
MakeFord
ModelCortina
Year1980
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,593cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2022 61,729 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2018 60,604 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside & nearside rear and central pipes covered in under seal (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))

Speedometer not sufficiently illuminated (7.8 (c) (i))

rear diff worn

Fail 16 Oct 2018 60,597 miles

Offside Front Inner Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside & nearside rear and central pipes covered in under seal (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))

Speedometer not sufficiently illuminated (7.8 (c) (i))

rear diff worn

Pass 18 Feb 2017 60,201 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2016 58,709 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 18 Feb 2016 58,709 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded ns+os floor (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 19 Jan 2015 57,090 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2015 57,064 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Jun 2013 57,025 miles

Nearside Inner Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 20 Jun 2013 57,025 miles

Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Inner Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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EKG 519V is a 1980 Ford Cortina in Black with a 1,593cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1980 Ford Cortina models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.4% with a typical mileage of 50,978 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 EKG 519V, 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 46 years old, this Ford Cortina is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was EKG 519V registered?

EKG 519V is a 1980 Ford Cortina, first registered on 26 March 1980.

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