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WDX 201X

1982 Ford Cortina

Beige Petrol 1593cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2025
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

65,701 mi
Last recorded65,701 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2024
Typical for 1982 Ford Cortina57,071 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWDX 201X
MakeFord
ModelCortina
Year1982
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,593cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2024 65,701 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2022 65,514 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2021 65,418 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2020 65,251 miles
Pass 1 May 2019 64,835 miles
Pass 2 May 2018 64,575 miles
Pass 2 May 2017 64,196 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring modified but not seriously weakened It has movement when jack up . (2.4.A.2)

Offside Rear coil spring modified but not seriously weakened It has movement when jack up. (2.4.A.2)

Oil leak ()

Fail 2 May 2017 64,172 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring modified but not seriously weakened It has movement when jack up . (2.4.A.2)

Offside Rear coil spring modified but not seriously weakened It has movement when jack up. (2.4.A.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 3 May 2016 63,530 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2014 62,566 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2013 61,546 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2012 60,770 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Upper Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Fail 10 Oct 2012 60,769 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Upper Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 19 Aug 2011 60,500 miles

rear suspension bushes perishing

trailing arm bushes worn

Fail 17 Aug 2011 60,500 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front brake caliper locking device missing (3.5.1l)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front brake caliper locking device missing (3.5.1l)

Offside Rear Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

rear suspension bushes perishing

Pass 16 Aug 2010 60,336 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

front number plate in poor condition

rear suspension arm bushes worn

slight foot brake travel

slight movement in front suspension swivels

Pass 17 Aug 2009 60,168 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

long foot brake travel,suspension components corroded,coil springs corroded,chassis members corroded,front number plate cracked

Pass 18 Aug 2008 60,050 miles

coil springs corroded,suspension components corroded,suspension bushes wearing,engin getting smokey

Pass 16 Aug 2007 59,834 miles

chassis members corroded,nearside front tie rod bush wearing,coil springs corroded,both rear suspension bushes wearing

Pass 18 Aug 2006 59,643 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 17 Aug 2006 59,643 miles

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

advise front number plate for fatigue

advise nsf tie rod bush for fatigue

advise rear trail arm bushes

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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WDX 201X is a 1982 Ford Cortina in Beige with a 1,593cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 WDX 201X, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WDX 201X registered?

WDX 201X is a 1982 Ford Cortina, first registered on 9 March 1982.

Is WDX 201X safe to buy?

The MOT history for WDX 201X shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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