MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
6,655 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Offside Front brake pipe burst
Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion valance (6.1.A.1)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
Offside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Upper Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended inner 2 void bushes (2.4.F.3)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Steering rack damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)
Offside Front brake pipe burst
Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion valance (6.1.A.1)
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm locating pin locking device missing (2.4.G.3b)
Offside Front Suspension arm inappropriately repaired (2.4.A.2)
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm locating pin locking device missing (2.4.G.3b)
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm locating pin locking device missing (2.4.G.3b)
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)
Nearside Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting nut missing (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS
Offside Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g) DANGEROUS
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Oil leak
Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)
genral corrosion to front suspension
genral corrosion to underside of vehicle
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)
Nearside An item not tested (Manual)
Nearside Front An item not tested (Manual)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
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)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Oil leak
Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)
corrosion to offside boot floor
genral corrosion to front suspension
genral corrosion to underside of vehicle
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Oil leak
Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)
Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
corrosion to boot floor
corrosion to off side front inner arch
corrosion to underside of vehicle
Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)
Nearside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Oil leak
Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing
general vehicle condition crroded
Battery insecure
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Oil leak
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Battery insecure
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Oil leak
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Battery insecure
Oil leak
corrosion to o/s/f floor n/s/f chassis
Nearside Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)
Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Nearside Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
rear brakes pipes covered with grease
How Reliable is the Ford Cortina?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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EKX 953Y is a 1982 Ford Cortina in Green with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 46.2%.
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 EKX 953Y, 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 EKX 953Y registered?
EKX 953Y is a 1982 Ford Cortina, first registered on 1 November 1982.
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