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HER 945Y

1982 Ford Cortina

Black Petrol 1593cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2022
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

84,280 mi
Last recorded84,280 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2021
Typical for 1982 Ford Cortina57,071 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHER 945Y
MakeFord
ModelCortina
Year1982
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,593cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2021 84,280 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear REAR SEAT BELTS NOT FITTED BUT NOT REQUIRED

Fail 22 Oct 2021 84,262 miles

Nearside Front Upper Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Front Upper Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear REAR SEAT BELTS NOT FITTED BUT NOT REQUIRED

Fail 1 Oct 2021 84,234 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering ADJACENT TO FRONT SUSPENSION FRONT MOUNTING (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

REAR SEAT BELTS NOT FITTED BUT NOT REQUIRED

Pass 8 Oct 2020 81,375 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear axle void bushes worn

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Fail 28 Sep 2020 81,295 miles

Offside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear axle void bushes worn

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Pass 15 Apr 2019 76,844 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Apr 2019 76,802 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Lower Steering column universal joint locking device ineffective coupling (2.1.3 (d))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Apr 2018 74,597 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Rear seat belts cannot be tested

front suspension components corroded

Fail 16 Mar 2018 74,597 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Rear seat belts cannot be tested

Pass 16 Jan 2017 74,597 miles

Nearside Front Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear inner sill sign of corrosion

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

Offside Front tyre perish

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 27 Mar 2015 74,597 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2013 74,597 miles

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

condition of nearside rear inner sill

Pass 17 Apr 2010 74,597 miles

Windscreen has a chip outside swept area within 40mm

Pass 2 Dec 2008 65,587 miles

front brake pipes

offside front flexi starting to corrode

Pass 5 Nov 2007 58,829 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2006 52,111 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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HER 945Y is a 1982 Ford Cortina in Black with a 1,593cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 HER 945Y, 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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HER 945Y is a 1982 Ford Cortina, first registered on 10 November 1982.

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