MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
82,268 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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
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
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))
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))
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
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
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)
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
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
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear axel noise when wheels rotated.
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.
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
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)
How Reliable is the Ford Cortina?
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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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