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HEX 537Y

1982 Ford Cortina

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2023
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

96,634 mi
Last recorded96,634 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2022
Typical for 1982 Ford Cortina57,071 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHEX 537Y
MakeFord
ModelCortina
Year1982
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2022 96,634 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2021 96,327 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2020 95,884 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2018 94,857 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2017 93,623 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2016 92,134 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2015 90,548 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2014 88,554 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2013 80,996 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 10 Feb 2012 67,906 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2011 59,618 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2011 59,618 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

has a sharp edges caused by front bumper being removed

Pass 4 Nov 2006 56,667 miles

Slight bind offside front brake.

Fail 31 Oct 2006 56,656 miles

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside front brake binding, not excessively.

Fail 22 Sep 2006 56,647 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Front valance, wing tops, O/S bulkhead trim panel corroded, Not prescribed areas. All brake flexy ferrules corroded, not excessive, O/S/F Tyre perished. Underside has surface corrosion & corrosion in front floors, not prescibed areas.

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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HEX 537Y is a 1982 Ford Cortina in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 HEX 537Y, 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 HEX 537Y registered?

HEX 537Y is a 1982 Ford Cortina, first registered on 1 August 1982.

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