MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
85,426 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
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))
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
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
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
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
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
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
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
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
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
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)
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)
Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
rear exh mount needs attn
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?
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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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FHJ 420Y is a 1982 Ford Cortina, first registered on 7 October 1982.
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