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SCK 54X

1982 Ford Cortina

Green Petrol 1593cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2023
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

91,588 mi
Last recorded91,588 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2022
Typical for 1982 Ford Cortina57,071 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSCK 54X
MakeFord
ModelCortina
Year1982
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,593cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2022 91,588 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2021 91,515 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2021 91,508 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 29 Feb 2020 91,450 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2020 91,447 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 20 Feb 2019 91,114 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2018 91,017 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2017 90,844 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2017 90,835 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Jan 2016 90,487 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 27 Jan 2016 90,478 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Jan 2015 89,731 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2014 89,487 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2013 89,082 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Feb 2012 88,293 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2012 88,286 miles

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Pass 24 Jan 2011 86,672 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2011 86,664 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2010 84,201 miles

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 18 Jan 2010 84,186 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut loose (2.5.B.1a)

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 21 Jan 2009 82,428 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2009 82,377 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Lower Steering column flexible coupling has excessive play (2.1.5)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Jan 2008 79,281 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 6 Jan 2007 77,779 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2007 77,770 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Pass 4 Jan 2006 76,304 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2006 76,304 miles

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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SCK 54X is a 1982 Ford Cortina in Green with a 1,593cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 SCK 54X, 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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SCK 54X is a 1982 Ford Cortina, first registered on 31 March 1982.

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