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JGO 534Y

1982 Ford Cortina

Blue Petrol 1593cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Mar 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

12,127 mi
Last recorded12,127 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2026
Typical for 1982 Ford Cortina57,071 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJGO 534Y
MakeFord
ModelCortina
Year1982
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,593cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2026 12,127 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2025 11,954 miles

Nearside Front Upper Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Upper Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 28 Feb 2025 11,954 miles

Nearside Front Upper Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Upper Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 12 Mar 2024 11,905 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Frame bushes mounting through chassis (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Frame bushes mounting through chassis (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

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

Pass 20 Dec 2022 11,763 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2022 11,763 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 7 Apr 2021 11,275 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2020 10,450 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2019 9,799 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2018 9,525 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2018 9,515 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 8 Jul 2017 9,012 miles
Pass 5 May 2016 7,882 miles
Pass 7 May 2015 7,004 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2014 6,835 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2013 6,665 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2012 6,467 miles

Coolant leak

Oil leak

Pass 4 May 2011 5,848 miles
Pass 12 May 2010 5,562 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2009 4,788 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2008 3,723 miles

Nearside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

max permitted travel in foot brake

only just passed emision test

Fail 10 Jan 2008 3,723 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

max permitted travel in foot brake

only just passed emision test

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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JGO 534Y is a 1982 Ford Cortina in Blue with a 1,593cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 JGO 534Y, 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 JGO 534Y registered?

JGO 534Y is a 1982 Ford Cortina, first registered on 6 August 1982.

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