MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
51,775 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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nsf floorpan/ chassis holed
osr b oot floorpan holed/ nsr osr center rear
slight play osf steerin g rack
Centre Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)
Front Power steering pump drive system defective (2.3.6)
Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
Nearside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)
Centre Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS
Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b) DANGEROUS
nsf chassis holed
nsf floor pan holed
nsf inner bulkhead / door pilar holed
osf inner wing holed
osr boot floor holed
slight play osf steering rack
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Upper Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Upper Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
How Reliable is the Ford Cortina?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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WEF 148Y is a 1982 Ford Cortina in Gold with a 2,294cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.
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 WEF 148Y, 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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WEF 148Y is a 1982 Ford Cortina, first registered on 1 September 1982.
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