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EMJ 696Y

1982 Ford Cortina

Silver Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

74,828 mi
Last recorded74,828 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2025
Typical for 1982 Ford Cortina57,071 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEMJ 696Y
MakeFord
ModelCortina
Year1982
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2025 74,828 miles

Fuel pipe chafing (6.1.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Jul 2024 74,590 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2023 72,333 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2022 71,639 miles
Pass 12 May 2021 71,625 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2019 71,433 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2019 71,432 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2018 71,154 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2018 71,152 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 28 Apr 2017 70,995 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2016 70,089 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2015 69,917 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2014 69,585 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2012 69,574 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

flexi brake hoses look like show hoses and may not be suitable for road use

tyres slightly perished and starting to split

Pass 25 Jul 2011 69,552 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2010 69,272 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 69,194 miles
Pass 15 May 2008 68,974 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2006 68,673 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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EMJ 696Y is a 1982 Ford Cortina in Silver with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 696Y, 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 696Y registered?

EMJ 696Y is a 1982 Ford Cortina, first registered on 13 August 1982.

Is EMJ 696Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for EMJ 696Y shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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