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RSC 303Y

1983 Ford Cortina

Blue Petrol 1593cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2021
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

24,038 mi
Last recorded24,038 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2019
Typical for 1983 Ford Cortina54,803 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRSC 303Y
MakeFord
ModelCortina
Year1983
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,593cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 20 Jul 2019 24,038 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2018 23,969 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2015 23,958 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 1 Jul 2014 23,915 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2013 23,709 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Jun 2012 23,705 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 23,530 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2010 22,783 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2009 22,708 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2007 22,522 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Aug 2006 22,376 miles

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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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RSC 303Y is a 1983 Ford Cortina in Blue with a 1,593cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1983 Ford Cortina models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.3% with a typical mileage of 54,803 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 RSC 303Y, 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 43 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 RSC 303Y registered?

RSC 303Y is a 1983 Ford Cortina, first registered on 20 May 1983.

Is RSC 303Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for RSC 303Y shows 11 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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