MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
20,576 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush front bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak ()
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
child seat N/S/R
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Oil leak
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
near side rear tyre starting to perish
off side rear tyre starting to perish
slight exhaust blow from center to rear silencer joint
slight play in near side steering rack knuckle
slight play in off side steering rack knuckle
light corrosion to outer sill panels
slight inbalance to rear service brake
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
light corrosion to outer sill panels
slight inbalance to rear service brake
Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)
front brake pads look low(not fully visible)
front brake pads look low(not fully visible)
near side rear wheel slightly binding
rear section exhaust weak and slightly blowing
damage to front number plate
nearside front drop link bush accetable at time of test
slight bind to nearside rear brake
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Oil leak
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
under body has had weld repair
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Oil leak
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Offside Inner Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Inner Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
How Reliable is the Ford Cortina?
Based on 56,538 MOT tests across 7,991 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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FRV 14X is a 1981 Ford Cortina in Brown with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.
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 FRV 14X, 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.
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What year was FRV 14X registered?
FRV 14X is a 1981 Ford Cortina, first registered on 5 August 1981.
Is FRV 14X safe to buy?
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