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OKY 501X

1982 Ford Cortina

Brown Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

81,429 mi
Last recorded81,429 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2016
Typical for 1982 Ford Cortina57,071 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOKY 501X
MakeFord
ModelCortina
Year1982
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2016 81,429 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

various brake pipes and undercarriage heavily undersealed

various suspension components corroded

Fail 22 Jun 2016 81,399 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded holed on floor (5.2.6)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

various brake pipes and undercarriage heavily undersealed

various suspension components corroded

Pass 16 Jun 2015 80,324 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 3 Jun 2015 80,239 miles

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

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 4 Jun 2014 77,558 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

REAR SEAT REMOVED

Fail 16 May 2014 77,558 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

FUEL SYSTEM (pipe from centre to tank badly corroded)

REAR SEAT (removed at time of test)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 17 May 2013 74,773 miles

Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 10 May 2012 72,192 miles

STEERING RACK INNER JOINT (slight play nearside)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 30 Apr 2012 72,186 miles

Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

STEERING RACK INNER JOINT (slight play nearside)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 6 Apr 2011 69,543 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2010 68,741 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2008 66,551 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 65,530 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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OKY 501X is a 1982 Ford Cortina in Brown with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 OKY 501X, 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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OKY 501X is a 1982 Ford Cortina, first registered on 28 January 1982.

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