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ORD 449X

1982 Ford Cortina

Gold Petrol 2294cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2022
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

79,813 mi
Last recorded79,813 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2021
Typical for 1982 Ford Cortina57,071 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationORD 449X
MakeFord
ModelCortina
Year1982
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,294cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2021 79,813 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 23 Nov 2020 78,934 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2019 77,898 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ( Borderline pass. Replacement recommended ) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished & cracking within the tread area of the tyre.) ( Borderline pass. Replacement Recommended ) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bushes deteriorated & starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing As with the nearside front tyre ) ( replacement Recommended ) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bushes deteriorated & starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing As with the nearside front tyre. ) ( Replacement recommended ) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Nov 2018 77,169 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2017 77,138 miles

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

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Steering retaining device missing track rod end (2.2.C.1g)

Nearside Front Upper Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Steering retaining device missing track rod end (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Front Upper Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Sep 2016 76,234 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flange to manifold (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Jul 2015 74,956 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2015 74,956 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2014 73,572 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2013 72,394 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

offside and nearside inner sills corroding

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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ORD 449X is a 1982 Ford Cortina in Gold with a 2,294cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 ORD 449X, 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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What year was ORD 449X registered?

ORD 449X is a 1982 Ford Cortina, first registered on 25 March 1982.

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