MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
58,271 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
Brake pipe excessively chafed (3.6.B.2c)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
off side front tyre is perished and damage to sidewall, exhaust rear silencer is corroded, near side front chassis leg is corroded
small chip in screen, near side wiper blade is split, slight play in steering column, oil leak from engine, slight play in front wheel bearings,
Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
How Reliable is the Ford Cortina?
Based on 56,538 MOT tests across 7,991 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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STF 965Y is a 1982 Ford Cortina in Red with a 1,593cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.
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 STF 965Y, 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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What year was STF 965Y registered?
STF 965Y is a 1982 Ford Cortina, first registered on 22 October 1982.
Is STF 965Y safe to buy?
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