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OJD 635Y

1982 Ford Cortina

Blue Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

97,513 mi
Last recorded97,513 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2025
Typical for 1982 Ford Cortina57,071 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOJD 635Y
MakeFord
ModelCortina
Year1982
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2025 97,513 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2024 97,285 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2023 97,219 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2022 97,014 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2021 96,658 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2020 96,565 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2019 96,305 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2018 95,488 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2017 94,327 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2016 93,133 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2015 89,495 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 21 Feb 2014 85,964 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2014 85,926 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2013 80,856 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2012 77,849 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011 75,725 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2009 72,454 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2008 71,797 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Sep 2007 69,656 miles

Small hole from corrosion in O/S wing top.

Pass 10 Aug 2006 68,274 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2005 66,959 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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OJD 635Y is a 1982 Ford Cortina in Blue with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 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 OJD 635Y, 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 OJD 635Y registered?

OJD 635Y is a 1982 Ford Cortina, first registered on 31 December 1982.

Is OJD 635Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for OJD 635Y shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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