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FHJ 420Y

1982 Ford Cortina

Red Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

85,426 mi
Last recorded85,426 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2019
Typical for 1982 Ford Cortina57,071 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFHJ 420Y
MakeFord
ModelCortina
Year1982
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2019 85,426 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2019 85,416 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Pass 16 Aug 2018 84,439 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2018 84,416 miles

Nearside Front Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn pannard arm bushes missing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn pannard arm bushes missing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure rubber missing (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Aug 2017 84,001 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement all (2.4.G.2)

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both sides (3.6.B.4e)

Rear brake pipes corroding

Pass 24 Feb 2016 83,253 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement all perrished (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake pipes corroded

both rear trailing arms corroded

oil leaks

Fail 23 Feb 2016 83,251 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement all perrished (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake pipes corroded

both rear trailing arms corroded

oil leaks

Pass 23 Feb 2015 82,777 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

surface corrosion to front suspension

surface corrosion to rear suspension

Pass 15 Feb 2014 82,730 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Feb 2013 82,609 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear springs slightly weak/low

Fail 16 Feb 2013 82,609 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear springs slightly weak/low

Pass 25 Feb 2012 82,539 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Lower Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

general ,surface corrosion underside

Fail 19 Feb 2011 82,278 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2011 82,278 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2010 81,840 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 21 Feb 2009 80,777 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 23 Feb 2008 79,536 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear exh mount needs attn

Pass 7 Sep 2006 76,659 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2006 76,657 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.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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FHJ 420Y is a 1982 Ford Cortina in Red with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 FHJ 420Y, 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 FHJ 420Y registered?

FHJ 420Y is a 1982 Ford Cortina, first registered on 7 October 1982.

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