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KMT 443W

1981 Ford Cortina

White Petrol 1593cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2021
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

49,828 mi
Last recorded49,828 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2020
Typical for 1981 Ford Cortina51,476 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKMT 443W
MakeFord
ModelCortina
Year1981
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,593cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2020 49,828 miles

Front to rear car under sill

Fail 16 Jun 2020 49,828 miles

Front to rear car under sill

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

Pass 3 Apr 2017 47,699 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2016 47,169 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2014 47,138 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2013 45,995 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2012 45,506 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2011 42,954 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2011 42,954 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2010 40,932 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2005 40,909 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

N/S/F & O/S/R TYRES GETTING LOW ON TREAD

steering joint dust cover split/missing

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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KMT 443W is a 1981 Ford Cortina in White with a 1,593cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 KMT 443W, 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 KMT 443W registered?

KMT 443W is a 1981 Ford Cortina, first registered on 6 February 1981.

Is KMT 443W safe to buy?

The MOT history for KMT 443W shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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