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MEU 15Y

1982 Ford Cortina

Red Petrol 1593cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2023
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

7,018 mi
Last recorded7,018 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2022
Typical for 1982 Ford Cortina57,071 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMEU 15Y
MakeFord
ModelCortina
Year1982
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,593cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2022 7,018 miles

Both front wings and front panel hole and corroded

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt perished and cracking (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Apr 2014 5,889 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear brake pipes rusty / both front floor pans/o/s/r inner and n/s/f inner wheel archs rusty / o/s outer sill rust / n/s/f outer sill corroded

Fail 14 Apr 2014 5,889 miles

Offside Inner Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear brake pipes rusty / both front floor pans/o/s/r inner and n/s/f inner wheel archs rusty / o/s outer sill rust / n/s/f outer sill corroded

Pass 22 Mar 2013 5,234 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

battery loose / o/s headlight loose but not insecure / n/s and o/s/f floor corroded / both inner rear wheel archs rusty / both front inner wheel archs rusty

Fail 13 Mar 2013 5,234 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

battery loose / o/s headlight loose but not insecure / n/s and o/s/f floor corroded / both inner rear wheel archs rusty / both front inner wheel archs rusty

Pass 14 Mar 2012 4,574 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

oil leak / play to o/s steering arm / n/s/f floor corroded / battery loose / n/s and o/s/r inner wheel archs rusty / n/s and o/s/f inner wings rusty / o/s headlight loose but not insecure

Pass 14 Mar 2011 3,969 miles

alot of corosion

alot of filler

n/s/r bush worn

oil leak

play in steering arms

rear brake pipes corroded

Fail 10 Mar 2011 3,964 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

alot of corosion

alot of filler

n/s/r bush worn

oil leak

play in steering arms

rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 9 Nov 2009 3,148 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2009

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

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)

Fail 22 Sep 2009 3,080 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Offside 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 Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Vehicle structure inadequately repaired seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

battery terminals

both front inner wings / both front floors / both front floor to sills / n/s door step / sill / front wing to inner wing / both outer sills / all rusty

emissions and slight smoke

inner boot floor

o/s inner rack joint slight movement

underside heavily undersealed

Pass 10 Jul 2008 1,405 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Inner Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

advise c/o and h'c near limits wiper arm mounts rusty rear panel and back end of car rusty inner front wings rusty by headlights

Pass 18 May 2007 99,663 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

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

Fail 18 May 2007 99,663 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Front Torsion bar excessive play at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)

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

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

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

Fail 21 Apr 2006 98,138 miles

Centre Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 21 Apr 2006 98,138 miles

Centre Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

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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MEU 15Y is a 1982 Ford Cortina in Red with a 1,593cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 MEU 15Y, 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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MEU 15Y is a 1982 Ford Cortina, first registered on 1 September 1982.

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