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EPV 49Y

1982 Ford Cortina

White Petrol 1593cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2024
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

58,395 mi
Last recorded58,395 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2023
Typical for 1982 Ford Cortina57,071 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEPV 49Y
MakeFord
ModelCortina
Year1982
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,593cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2023 58,395 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2022 56,930 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2022 56,929 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Mar 2021 56,253 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2020 55,409 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Apr 2020 55,408 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch / inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2018 54,269 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2017 53,498 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2016 53,438 miles

Nearside Front Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion floor to sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 1 Jul 2015 53,060 miles

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 12 Oct 2012 53,039 miles

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

advise corroision & holes front end of sills in wheel arches on both sides

advise corrosion under bonnett along wing tops

Fail 11 Oct 2012 53,039 miles

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

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

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

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

advise corroision & holes front end of sills in wheel arches on both sides

advise corrosion under bonnett along wing tops

advise front wheel bearings not checked due to brakes binding

Pass 6 Oct 2011 53,032 miles

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

both front wings under bonnet corroded

offside front outer sill at front corroded

Pass 5 Oct 2010 52,990 miles

advise body has corrosion in various places

Pass 12 Oct 2009 52,898 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2008 52,648 miles

some play in steering rack

Fail 12 Nov 2008 52,648 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

some play in steering rack

Pass 19 Nov 2007 52,217 miles

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 15 Nov 2006 51,789 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2005 51,134 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2005 51,134 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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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EPV 49Y is a 1982 Ford Cortina in White 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 EPV 49Y, 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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EPV 49Y is a 1982 Ford Cortina, first registered on 3 December 1982.

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