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FTS 222F

1981 Ford Cortina

Maroon Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2009
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

83,109 mi
Last recorded83,109 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2008
Typical for 1981 Ford Cortina51,476 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFTS 222F
MakeFord
ModelCortina
Year1981
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2008 83,109 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

nsr tyre cracked and perished

osf tyre worn on inner edge

slight oil leak from gearbox and diff

various parts of vehicle corroded

Fail 3 Jun 2008 83,107 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

N/S/R Inner wheel arch corroded

N/S/R Tyre perished on inner wall

Battery insecure

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

O/S/F Tyre wearing on inner edge

Oil leak from gearbox area

Slight oil leak from rear diff

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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FTS 222F is a 1981 Ford Cortina in Maroon with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 FTS 222F, 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 FTS 222F registered?

FTS 222F is a 1981 Ford Cortina, first registered on 3 November 1981.

Is FTS 222F safe to buy?

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