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FGP 685X

1982 Ford Cortina

Red Petrol 1593cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2023
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

70,888 mi
Last recorded70,888 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2022
Typical for 1982 Ford Cortina57,071 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFGP 685X
MakeFord
ModelCortina
Year1982
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,593cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2022 70,888 miles

general under body corrosion

Pass 19 Aug 2021 70,825 miles

general under body surface rust.

Pass 25 Aug 2020 70,786 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2019 69,986 miles

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))

Fail 28 Feb 2019 69,986 miles

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))

Pass 23 Feb 2018 69,630 miles

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.

Fail 23 Feb 2018 69,630 miles

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.

Pass 27 Feb 2017 68,800 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2017 68,800 miles

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)

Pass 11 Dec 2015 66,419 miles

rear registration plate deteriorated

Pass 29 Nov 2014 64,288 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2013 61,828 miles

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)

Pass 8 Dec 2012 76,574 miles

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

Fail 5 Dec 2012 56,557 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2011 53,863 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2010 52,060 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2009 49,795 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2009 49,751 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fail 30 Oct 2009 49,698 miles

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)

Pass 1 Nov 2008 46,859 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2008 46,749 miles

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)

Pass 4 Oct 2007 44,747 miles

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)

Pass 19 May 2006 42,668 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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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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What year was FGP 685X registered?

FGP 685X is a 1982 Ford Cortina, first registered on 17 May 1982.

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