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PME 863X

1982 Ford Cortina

Black Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Mar 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

68,743 mi
Last recorded68,743 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 1982 Ford Cortina57,071 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPME 863X
MakeFord
ModelCortina
Year1982
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 68,743 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2025 67,706 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2020 58,859 miles

Offside Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill slight corrosion (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2019 58,097 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

decellerometer brake test carried out due to locked differential

sections of boot floor corroded

Fail 1 Apr 2019 47,751 miles

Central Prop shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Speedometer clearly inoperative (7.8 (b) (ii))

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

battery earth lead not connected

decellerometer brake test carried out due to locked differential

sections of boot floor corroded

Pass 26 Aug 2016 47,751 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2015 46,377 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2014 43,771 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2013 42,720 miles

Nearside Front Upper Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Upper Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 16 Sep 2013 42,720 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Upper Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Upper Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 9 Feb 2011 37,624 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2010 34,624 miles

rear brakes require early attention

Pass 4 Feb 2009 30,111 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2008 25,875 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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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PME 863X is a 1982 Ford Cortina in Black with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 PME 863X, 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 PME 863X registered?

PME 863X is a 1982 Ford Cortina, first registered on 10 May 1982.

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