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FJK 402X

1981 Ford Cortina

Silver Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2022
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

68,662 mi
Last recorded68,662 miles
Recorded on20 May 2021
Typical for 1981 Ford Cortina51,476 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJK 402X
MakeFord
ModelCortina
Year1981
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 May 2021 68,662 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2019 68,212 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2018 67,725 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 8 Apr 2017 66,972 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2016 65,992 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2015 64,953 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2014 63,860 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2013 62,769 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2012 61,674 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2011 59,874 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 6 Apr 2010 58,057 miles

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

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

power steering pipes at the rack damp

Pass 11 Apr 2009 56,729 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2008 56,006 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

corrosion to offside front inner wheel arch

slight corrosion to offside outer sill at rear

slight play in steering rack on offside

Pass 3 Apr 2007 55,552 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2007 55,508 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

corrosion to nearside front inner wheel arch

nearside outer sill corroded

offside steering rack gatior weeping

slight exhaust blow

slight play both front wheel bearings

slight play bottom steering joint

Pass 7 Apr 2006 54,707 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2006 54,667 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

minor leak between middle and rear sections of exhaust

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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FJK 402X is a 1981 Ford Cortina in Silver with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FJK 402X, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FJK 402X registered?

FJK 402X is a 1981 Ford Cortina, first registered on 7 August 1981.

Is FJK 402X safe to buy?

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