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FOO 850Y

1982 Ford Cortina

Blue Petrol 1593cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Dec 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

18,038 mi
Last recorded18,038 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 1982 Ford Cortina57,071 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFOO 850Y
MakeFord
ModelCortina
Year1982
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,593cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 18,038 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2024 17,367 miles

engine bay covers

Pass 1 Jun 2022 15,159 miles

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Slight wear in N/s inner rack joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Apr 2021 14,966 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Fail 2 Dec 2020 14,963 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2019 14,822 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter starting to split

Pass 5 Jun 2018 14,443 miles
Pass 8 May 2017 13,993 miles
Pass 11 May 2016 13,614 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2015 13,209 miles
Pass 12 May 2014 12,715 miles
Pass 15 May 2013 12,306 miles
Pass 9 May 2012 11,905 miles
Fail 12 May 2011 11,419 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Pass 12 May 2011 11,419 miles

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

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

Pass 20 May 2010 11,035 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 10,610 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 10,105 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2007 9,486 miles
Fail 23 May 2007 9,402 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 9 May 2006 8,628 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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FOO 850Y is a 1982 Ford Cortina in Blue with a 1,593cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 FOO 850Y, 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 FOO 850Y registered?

FOO 850Y is a 1982 Ford Cortina, first registered on 13 September 1982.

Is FOO 850Y safe to buy?

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