MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
22,089 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (1.1.21 (e) (i))
Fuel tank leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Wing (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner sill (5.2.6)
general corrosion on under side of vehicle
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear before brake hose (3.6.B.2c)
general corrosion on under side of vehicle
Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output Nearside (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Non obligatory mirror damaged
corrosion & repairs on sills
corrosion on brake pipes
corrosion on underside of vehicle
o/s roof corroded
rear number plate deteriorated
Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Non obligatory mirror damaged
corrosion & repairs on sills
corrosion on brake pipes
corrosion on underside of vehicle
o/s roof corroded
corrosion & repairs on sills
corrosion on brake pipes
general corrosion on underside of vehicle
nearside door mirror damaged
play in steering rack
Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
corrosion on brake pipes
general corrosion on underside of vehicle
nearside door mirror damaged
play in steering rack
Offside Front Upper Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Ford Cortina?
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ULY 83X is a 1981 Ford Cortina in Blue with a 1,593cc 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 ULY 83X, 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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What year was ULY 83X registered?
ULY 83X is a 1981 Ford Cortina, first registered on 11 August 1981.
Is ULY 83X safe to buy?
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