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FCJ 707W

1981 Ford Cortina

Silver Petrol 1593cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2019
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

95,981 mi
Last recorded95,981 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2018
Typical for 1981 Ford Cortina51,476 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFCJ 707W
MakeFord
ModelCortina
Year1981
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,593cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2018 95,981 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2018 95,981 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Dec 2013 95,749 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2012 92,876 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both front wing inner arches corroded

offside rear inner arch corroded

rear diff and gearbox leaking

Pass 18 Oct 2011 92,714 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2011 92,713 miles

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 11 Jul 2006 92,296 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2006 92,295 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.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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FCJ 707W is a 1981 Ford Cortina in Silver with a 1,593cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1981 Ford Cortina models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.7% with a typical mileage of 51,476 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 FCJ 707W, 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 45 years old, this Ford Cortina is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was FCJ 707W registered?

FCJ 707W is a 1981 Ford Cortina, first registered on 5 March 1981.

Is FCJ 707W safe to buy?

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