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SFG 106X

1982 Ford Cortina

Gold Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Aug 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

71,706 mi
Last recorded71,706 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2025
Typical for 1982 Ford Cortina57,071 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSFG 106X
MakeFord
ModelCortina
Year1982
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2025 71,706 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2024 69,901 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2023 67,963 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2022 65,720 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2021 65,408 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2019 65,152 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2018 64,782 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

offside rear outer sill slightly corroded

Pass 5 Aug 2017 64,178 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both rear inner sills corroded

slight blow centre exhaust join

slight corrosion front and rear chassis rails

Pass 23 Jul 2016 61,731 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at joint (7.1.2)

nearside and offside rear brakes slightly binding

offside rear outer sill corroded

Pass 6 Aug 2015 59,620 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 1 Aug 2015 59,599 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

offside rear brake slightly binding

Pass 14 Jun 2014 58,276 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2013 57,371 miles

rear metal brake pipe across axle slightly corroded

Fail 29 Jun 2013 57,342 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

rear metal brake pipe across axle slightly corroded

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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SFG 106X is a 1982 Ford Cortina in Gold with a 1,993cc 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 SFG 106X, 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 SFG 106X registered?

SFG 106X is a 1982 Ford Cortina, first registered on 10 March 1982.

Is SFG 106X safe to buy?

The MOT history for SFG 106X shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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