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ULY 83X

1981 Ford Cortina

Blue Petrol 1593cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

22,089 mi
Last recorded22,089 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2018
Typical for 1981 Ford Cortina51,476 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationULY 83X
MakeFord
ModelCortina
Year1981
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,593cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2018 22,089 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2018 22,081 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2017 21,613 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2017 21,604 miles

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)

Pass 3 Nov 2016 21,276 miles

general corrosion on under side of vehicle

Fail 3 Nov 2016 21,276 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2015 20,699 miles

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)

Pass 10 Nov 2014 19,935 miles

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

Fail 27 Oct 2014 19,923 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2013 18,570 miles

corrosion & repairs on sills

corrosion on brake pipes

general corrosion on underside of vehicle

nearside door mirror damaged

play in steering rack

Fail 25 Oct 2013 18,564 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2012 15,816 miles

Offside Front Upper Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 17 Nov 2011 13,357 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2010 11,957 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2009 8,972 miles

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)

Pass 28 Oct 2008 2,757 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2007 97,699 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 Oct 2006 90,962 miles

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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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.

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