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FKJ 117Y

1983 Ford Cortina

Red Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2023
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

78,544 mi
Last recorded78,544 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2022
Typical for 1983 Ford Cortina54,803 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFKJ 117Y
MakeFord
ModelCortina
Year1983
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2022 78,544 miles

age related corrosion

n/s o/s sills soft

Pass 11 Aug 2021 78,491 miles

age related corrosion

Pass 21 Aug 2020 78,298 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

age related corrosion

Pass 23 Aug 2019 78,168 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

age related corrosion

o/s/r sill soft

Pass 23 Aug 2018 78,038 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2018 78,036 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2017 77,480 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2016 76,888 miles

Nearside Rear tyre cracking on outside sidewall

Pass 7 Aug 2015 76,513 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2014 75,190 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2013 74,562 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2013 74,562 miles

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Pass 21 Jul 2012 73,515 miles

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

advise near side chassis rail split and nearside front lower a panel corroded and off side ffront floor aat jaking point corroded

Fail 13 Jul 2012 73,510 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

advise near side chassis rail split and nearside front lower a panel corroded and off side ffront floor aat jaking point corroded

Pass 26 Jul 2011 72,773 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2010 71,276 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 21 Jul 2009 66,410 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2009 66,180 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 16 Jul 2008 58,539 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2008 58,520 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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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FKJ 117Y is a 1983 Ford Cortina in Red with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1983 Ford Cortina models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.3% with a typical mileage of 54,803 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 FKJ 117Y, 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 43 years old, this Ford Cortina is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was FKJ 117Y registered?

FKJ 117Y is a 1983 Ford Cortina, first registered on 10 February 1983.

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