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OJW 812X

1982 Ford Cortina

Blue Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jul 2027
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

85,518 mi
Last recorded85,518 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2026
Typical for 1982 Ford Cortina57,071 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOJW 812X
MakeFord
ModelCortina
Year1982
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2026 85,518 miles
Pass 1 May 2025 85,484 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2023 85,385 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2022 85,323 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2021 83,033 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement chassis bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement chassis bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2020 81,928 miles
Fail 21 May 2011 81,279 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 21 May 2011 81,279 miles

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 May 2009 81,264 miles
Pass 10 May 2008 78,321 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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OJW 812X is a 1982 Ford Cortina in Blue with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 OJW 812X, 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 OJW 812X registered?

OJW 812X is a 1982 Ford Cortina, first registered on 30 April 1982.

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