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ULR 594X

1981 Ford Cortina

Purple Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

91,025 mi
Last recorded91,025 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2025
Typical for 1981 Ford Cortina51,476 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationULR 594X
MakeFord
ModelCortina
Year1981
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2025 91,025 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2019 84,748 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2018 83,787 miles

Nearside Rear Outer sill corroded and holed.

Offside Front Inner sill corroded.

Offside Rear Inner sill corroded and holed.

Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Jul 2018 83,783 miles

Rear Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system (1.1.11 (b) (i))

Front to rear fuel pipe corroded.

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords multiple cuts on inner edge. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer sill corroded and holed.

Nearside Rear coil spring has as clamp/restricting device fitted.

Offside Front Inner sill corroded.

Offside Rear Inner sill corroded and holed.

Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2017 11,441 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2016 10,920 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2015 7,981 miles

slight noise from n/s/f wheel bearing

Fail 8 Jan 2014 4,226 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2014 4,226 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2013 1,938 miles
Pass 24 May 2010 1,934 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside front brake slight bind

Fail 18 May 2010 1,934 miles

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside front brake slight bind

Fail 22 Sep 2008 1,668 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside rear body sill corroded but not a load bearing member

Offside Outer Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 22 Sep 2008 1,668 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside rear body sill corroded but not a load bearing member

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 20 Sep 2007 99,464 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2006 93,465 miles

Nearsiderear inner side light not working,Offside rwar brake grabbing,Chassis coated in grease,rear brake pipe corroded,offside track rod end locking device corroded,Ball joint rubber split.

Fail 10 Aug 2006 93,465 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear inner side light not working.Chassis coated in grease/underseal.

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 2 Aug 2005 88,288 miles

rear brake hose ferrule slightly corroded

undercarriage coated in underseal

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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ULR 594X is a 1981 Ford Cortina in Purple with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 1981 Ford Cortina models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.7% with a typical mileage of 51,476 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 ULR 594X, 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 45 years old, this Ford Cortina is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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ULR 594X is a 1981 Ford Cortina, first registered on 21 September 1981.

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