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POH 563Y

1982 Ford Cortina

Red Petrol 1593cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2023
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

26,780 mi
Last recorded26,780 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2022
Typical for 1982 Ford Cortina57,071 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPOH 563Y
MakeFord
ModelCortina
Year1982
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,593cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2022 26,780 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 24 Aug 2017 26,778 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

rear tyres showing age craking

Pass 18 Aug 2016 26,618 miles

front rubber void bushes corroded slight plat near side inner steering joint

Fail 18 Aug 2016 26,618 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

front rubber void bushes corroded slight plat near side inner steering joint

Pass 6 Jun 2013 26,580 miles
Pass 29 May 2012 26,569 miles
Pass 25 May 2011 26,563 miles
Pass 20 May 2010 26,543 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 May 2009 26,384 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 21 May 2008 25,887 miles
Pass 14 May 2007 25,480 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2006 25,035 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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POH 563Y is a 1982 Ford Cortina in Red with a 1,593cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 POH 563Y, 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 POH 563Y registered?

POH 563Y is a 1982 Ford Cortina, first registered on 18 August 1982.

Is POH 563Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for POH 563Y shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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