MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
82,969 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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)
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)
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)
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)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
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
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
How Reliable is the Ford Cortina?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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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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VBJ 465X is a 1981 Ford Cortina, first registered on 18 November 1981.
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