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UEL 715X

1982 Ford Cortina

Brown Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

77,714 mi
Last recorded77,714 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 1982 Ford Cortina57,071 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUEL 715X
MakeFord
ModelCortina
Year1982
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 77,714 miles
Pass 16 May 2025 76,132 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2024 73,589 miles
Pass 26 May 2023 71,715 miles
Pass 31 May 2022 69,803 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2021 69,665 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2017 68,883 miles

slight oil leak

Fail 3 Nov 2017 68,846 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

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

Fuel system component insecure fuel pipe (7.2.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

slight oil leak

Pass 26 Oct 2016 66,481 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 17 Oct 2016 66,481 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chass rail (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Jul 2014 66,402 miles

Nearside Front Torsion bar slight play at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)

Offside Front Torsion bar slight play at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)

Pass 16 Sep 2009 65,863 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2008 64,983 miles

n/s/f wheel bearing slight play

n/s/r axle tie bar bush pulling away

Fail 18 Sep 2008 64,978 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

n/s/f wheel bearing slight play

n/s/r axle tie bar bush pulling away

Pass 3 Oct 2007 64,925 miles

front subframe bushes slight play

n/s/r tyre perished

o/s/f headlight reflector black

o/s/r tyre perished

rear axle n/s/r tie bar bush starting to split

Fail 20 Apr 2006 63,736 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 20 Apr 2006 63,736 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.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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UEL 715X is a 1982 Ford Cortina in Brown with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 UEL 715X, 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 UEL 715X registered?

UEL 715X is a 1982 Ford Cortina, first registered on 2 February 1982.

Is UEL 715X safe to buy?

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