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FRV 14X

1981 Ford Cortina

Brown Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2022
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

20,576 mi
Last recorded20,576 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2021
Typical for 1981 Ford Cortina51,476 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFRV 14X
MakeFord
ModelCortina
Year1981
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2021 20,576 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2020 19,578 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2018 18,564 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Jan 2017 16,720 miles

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 ()

Pass 29 Jan 2016 11,595 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2015 3,835 miles

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)

Pass 22 Apr 2014 97,269 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2014 97,269 miles

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)

Pass 8 Apr 2013 93,468 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2012 90,996 miles

light corrosion to outer sill panels

slight inbalance to rear service brake

Fail 21 Apr 2012 90,996 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

light corrosion to outer sill panels

slight inbalance to rear service brake

Fail 6 Apr 2011 87,610 miles

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

front brake pads look low(not fully visible)

Pass 6 Apr 2011 87,610 miles

front brake pads look low(not fully visible)

Pass 16 Apr 2010 82,160 miles

near side rear wheel slightly binding

rear section exhaust weak and slightly blowing

Pass 4 Apr 2009 76,829 miles

damage to front number plate

nearside front drop link bush accetable at time of test

slight bind to nearside rear brake

Pass 2 Apr 2008 74,439 miles

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

Fail 13 Mar 2008 74,434 miles

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)

Pass 21 Dec 2006 73,626 miles

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)

Pass 14 Dec 2005 72,850 miles

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.

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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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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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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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