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UPC 525X

1982 Ford Cortina

Black Petrol 1593cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2024
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

6,475 mi
Last recorded6,475 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2023
Typical for 1982 Ford Cortina57,071 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUPC 525X
MakeFord
ModelCortina
Year1982
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,593cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2023 6,475 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wheel arch by fuel tank mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Steering component deformed but serviceable steering rack top bearing slight play (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Fail 4 Jul 2023 6,475 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wheel arch by fuel tank mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Steering component deformed but serviceable steering rack top bearing slight play (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2022 6,422 miles

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wheel arch by fuel tank mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Steering component deformed but serviceable steering rack top bearing slight play (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2021 6,348 miles

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wheel arch by fuel tank mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2020 6,335 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear chassis rails (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 23 Jun 2020 6,335 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Brake fluid not visible (1.1.10 (d) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

both rear chssis rails corroded

Pass 6 Sep 2019 6,305 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases join on front pipe to centre pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wheel arch by fuel tank mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 30 Aug 2019 6,305 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases join on front pipe to centre pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wheel arch by fuel tank mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 7 Aug 2018 6,001 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner chassis rail (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 6 Aug 2018 6,001 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Rear Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner chassis rail (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2014 5,903 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2013 5,786 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2011 5,221 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

heavy plated in areas

Pass 19 May 2011 5,027 miles

offside and nearside rear tyres perishing

poor standard of repairs to offside front chassis

smoking clears with revs

Pass 21 Apr 2010 4,617 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 3,975 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2009 3,972 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2008 2,537 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2008 2,530 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 19 Apr 2007 99,459 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2007 99,458 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 31 Mar 2006 96,059 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2006 96,010 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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UPC 525X is a 1982 Ford Cortina in Black with a 1,593cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 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 UPC 525X, 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 UPC 525X registered?

UPC 525X is a 1982 Ford Cortina, first registered on 21 May 1982.

Is UPC 525X safe to buy?

The MOT history for UPC 525X shows 23 tests with a 65.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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