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VBJ 465X

1981 Ford Cortina

Blue Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2014
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

82,969 mi
Last recorded82,969 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2013
Typical for 1981 Ford Cortina51,476 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVBJ 465X
MakeFord
ModelCortina
Year1981
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2013 82,969 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 11 Feb 2013 82,969 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Offside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Upper Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 30 Jan 2013 82,969 miles

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

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Torque/reaction arm modified and seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Inner Rear Torque/reaction arm attachment bracket/mounting nut missing (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Torque/reaction arm attachment bracket/mounting nut missing (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Upper Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 5 Jan 2012 82,211 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 5 Jan 2012 82,211 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2010 79,616 miles

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

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

boot floor holed at nearside and offside outwith any prescribed area

nearside front inner sill holed outwith prescribed areas

offside chassis leg corroded at rear

signs of chaffing on offside front brake flexi hose, not fouling anything on lock to lock check

slight play at lower steering column knuckle

slight wear at nearside steering rack

Fail 25 Sep 2010 79,616 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

boot floor holed at nearside and offside outwith any prescribed area

nearside front inner sill holed outwith prescribed areas

offside chassis leg corroded at rear

signs of chaffing on offside front brake flexi hose, not fouling anything on lock to lock check

slight play at lower steering column knuckle

slight wear at nearside steering rack

Pass 9 Sep 2009 77,933 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2008 77,358 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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VBJ 465X is a 1981 Ford Cortina in Blue with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 VBJ 465X, 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 VBJ 465X registered?

VBJ 465X is a 1981 Ford Cortina, first registered on 18 November 1981.

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