MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
70,888 miAbove average mileage for this year
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general under body corrosion
general under body surface rust.
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under side of vehicle (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under side of vehicle (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
body and chassis have numerous areas of corrosion and poor repairs.
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
body and chassis have numerous areas of corrosion and poor repairs.
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded seat mountain (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings lower rear door sill (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)
rear registration plate deteriorated
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
both rear axle arm bushes perished
nearside rear tyre wearing low
offside door mirror repaired with tape
offside front tyre worn on inner edge
slight leak around prop shaft oil seal
slight oil leak around sump area
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear tyres perished on outer walls
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
offside front wing corroded
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
offside front wing corroded
both rear wings/wheel arches corroded
front wheels slightly tight to turn - suggest attention
rear bumper loose
sills repaired
slight play in steering rack and coupling deteriated
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
both front brakes binding slightly - suggest attention
extensive repair to sills/floors
near side front door difficult to open from outside
near side front inner wing corroded/repaired by hinge
near side front wing corroded by headlight mounting - suggest attention
near side rear wing/wheel arch badly corroded
off side front wing corroded by bonnet hinge area
spring assists fitted to springs
windscreen wipers deteriated - suggest replacement
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)
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)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)
Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)
BOTH FRONT FLOOR PANS HAS EXCESSIVE CORROSION
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
How Reliable is the Ford Cortina?
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FGP 685X is a 1982 Ford Cortina in Red with a 1,593cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.
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 FGP 685X, 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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FGP 685X is a 1982 Ford Cortina, first registered on 17 May 1982.
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