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SRN 701X

1982 Ford Cortina

Grey Petrol 1593cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2025
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

82,268 mi
Last recorded82,268 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2024
Typical for 1982 Ford Cortina57,071 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSRN 701X
MakeFord
ModelCortina
Year1982
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,593cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2024 82,268 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2022 81,568 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

previous repairs to underside

slight leak from exhaust

slight play in steering rack arms

some corrosion to n/s/f wing and inner wing

some wear to front tie bar bushes

Fail 3 May 2022 81,550 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Fluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety coolant leak (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (both) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front inner wing corroded

Nearside Front rack arm has slight play

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front rack arm has slight play

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

hand brake has little reserve travel

Pass 19 Jun 2019 80,762 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front inner wing corroded

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (not to cords) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 16 May 2019 80,762 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Nearside Front inner wing corroded

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2017 79,612 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre to rear (7.1.2)

Nearside Body has slight corrosion inner wing / wing mounting rail bonnet hinge mounting panel (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement axle void bush ( axle mounting end ) (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement axle void bush ( axle mounting end ) (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak engine

Oil leak rear axle diif nose seal

Pass 29 Jun 2015 78,845 miles

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

Offside Front Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

oil leak from rear diff

oil leak on engine

Fail 24 Jun 2015 78,827 miles

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Outer Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

oil leak from rear diff

oil leak on engine

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

Offside Front Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 1 Jul 2014 78,239 miles

o/s outer rear sidelamp in/op

screen washers part blocked

shock absorbers showing wear

slight bind on n/s rear wheel

slight imbalance on rear foot brake

surface rust on front brake discs

under body and chassis legs rusting

Fail 28 Jun 2014 78,239 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

o/s outer rear sidelamp in/op

screen washers part blocked

shock absorbers showing wear

slight bind on n/s rear wheel

slight imbalance on rear foot brake

surface rust on front brake discs

under body and chassis legs rusting

Fail 9 Dec 2011 78,178 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Pass 9 Dec 2011 78,178 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2010 76,612 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear axel noise when wheels rotated.

Fail 21 May 2010 76,610 miles

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

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Oil filler cap missing.

Rear axel noise when wheels rotated.

Pass 15 Apr 2009 74,503 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Fail 7 Apr 2009 74,496 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 19 May 2007 73,787 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2006 71,491 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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SRN 701X is a 1982 Ford Cortina in Grey with a 1,593cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 SRN 701X, 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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SRN 701X is a 1982 Ford Cortina, first registered on 27 May 1982.

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