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EMJ 652Y

1982 Ford Cortina

Blue Petrol 1593cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2022
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

73,826 mi
Last recorded73,826 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2021
Typical for 1982 Ford Cortina57,071 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEMJ 652Y
MakeFord
ModelCortina
Year1982
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,593cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2021 73,826 miles

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2020 70,312 miles

slight play detected in steering column joint

Pass 24 May 2019 69,599 miles
Fail 7 May 2019 69,597 miles

Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure axle (1.1.12 (d))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded axle (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Upper Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

play detected in offside and nearside steering rack inner joints ,would advise replacement rack

Pass 30 Apr 2018 69,547 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

all 4 tyres cracking

Pass 6 Jan 2017 69,007 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2017 69,006 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 25 Jan 2016 68,248 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2015 67,650 miles

slight movement in nearside and offside front subframe mountings/bushes

Pass 24 Apr 2014 61,212 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

centre exhaust rubber deteriorated slightly

nearside front wheel slight play(steering rack)

rear exhaust system deteriorated slightly

Fail 18 Apr 2014 61,046 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Inner Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Inner Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

centre exhaust rubber deteriorated slightly

nearside front wheel slight play(steering rack)

rear exhaust system deteriorated slightly

Pass 29 Apr 2013 54,186 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2012 61,544 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2012 61,544 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm locating pin locking device missing (2.4.G.3b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm locating pin locking device missing (2.4.G.3b)

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

Offside Steering retaining device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Steering retaining device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Pass 10 Aug 2011 50,007 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2010 50,004 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2010 50,004 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 30 May 2009 48,931 miles

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

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

Pass 10 May 2008 41,779 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 28 Sep 2006 46,738 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2005 46,650 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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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EMJ 652Y is a 1982 Ford Cortina in Blue with a 1,593cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 EMJ 652Y, 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

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What year was EMJ 652Y registered?

EMJ 652Y is a 1982 Ford Cortina, first registered on 6 August 1982.

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