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MTH 43X

1982 Ford Cortina

Blue Petrol 1593cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

10,687 mi
Last recorded10,687 miles
Recorded on7 May 2019
Typical for 1982 Ford Cortina57,071 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMTH 43X
MakeFord
ModelCortina
Year1982
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,593cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 May 2019 10,687 miles
Pass 31 May 2018 10,679 miles
Fail 24 May 2018 10,673 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 22 May 2017 10,665 miles
Pass 18 May 2016 10,630 miles
Pass 1 May 2015 10,619 miles
Fail 10 May 2014 10,611 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2014 10,611 miles
Pass 4 May 2013 10,596 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2012 10,587 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2012 10,587 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2011 10,575 miles
Pass 1 May 2010 10,562 miles
Fail 2 May 2009 10,554 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2009 10,554 miles
Fail 10 May 2008 10,543 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Pass 10 May 2008 10,543 miles
Pass 26 May 2007 10,500 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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MTH 43X is a 1982 Ford Cortina in Blue with a 1,593cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 MTH 43X, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was MTH 43X registered?

MTH 43X is a 1982 Ford Cortina, first registered on 25 March 1982.

Is MTH 43X safe to buy?

The MOT history for MTH 43X shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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