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JRN 362W

1981 Ford Cortina

Gold Petrol 1593cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

52,824 mi
Last recorded52,824 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 1981 Ford Cortina51,476 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJRN 362W
MakeFord
ModelCortina
Year1981
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,593cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Fail 16 Apr 2026 52,824 miles

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

Nearside Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Corrosion to suspension components F+R

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both (5.3.2 (d))

General underbody corrosion

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both (5.3.2 (d))

all suspension bushes worn/perished

Pass 14 Apr 2025 52,078 miles

offside front jacking point corroded and offside rear inner wheel arch corroded

Pass 4 Apr 2024 51,076 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both (5.3.2 (d))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both (5.3.2 (d))

under vehicle corroded

Pass 18 Apr 2023 50,538 miles

Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play both tie rods (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

under vehicle corroded

Pass 14 Apr 2022 49,856 miles

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Front sills corroded

Rear sills corroded

under vehicle corroded

Pass 9 Apr 2021 49,208 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2019 49,049 miles

Nearside Front floor pan corroded

Nearside outer sill and wheel arch corroded

Offside Front front panel corroded

Offside outer sill and wheel arch corroded

Fail 4 Jul 2019 49,045 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced seat mounting / floor pan (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front floor pan corroded

Nearside outer sill and wheel arch corroded

Offside Front front panel corroded

Offside outer sill and wheel arch corroded

Pass 17 May 2017 49,014 miles

Nearside Front floor corroded & holled

Nearside Sills corroded inc rear wheel arch

Offside sills corroded inc rear wheel arch

chassis corroded in places

front panel corroded

Pass 11 May 2016 48,765 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Body has slight corrosion top of wing/front panel (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion arch (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion wing lower (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Upper Body has slight corrosion wing/front panel (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion arch (6.1.B.2)

Pass 14 May 2015 48,160 miles

Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

rear wheel arches rusty

Pass 8 May 2014 47,712 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 7 May 2014 47,712 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 20 May 2013 47,106 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 2 May 2012 45,751 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 2 May 2012 45,751 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 11 May 2011 44,442 miles
Fail 4 May 2011 44,442 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Outer Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 12 May 2010 43,072 miles
Pass 7 May 2009 41,858 miles
Pass 9 May 2008 40,951 miles

small amount of free play steering rack

Fail 7 May 2008 40,951 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

small amount of free play steering rack

Pass 25 May 2007 40,172 miles
Fail 9 May 2007 40,172 miles

Nearside Rear 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)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

small amounts of free play rack ends

Pass 21 Apr 2006 39,046 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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JRN 362W is a 1981 Ford Cortina in Gold with a 1,593cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 JRN 362W, 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 JRN 362W registered?

JRN 362W is a 1981 Ford Cortina, first registered on 13 May 1981.

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