MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
83,105 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
inner nsr sidelamp inop
nsf in n erwing holed
nsr drum slight warp
osf inner win g corroded and holed
rear valance inner panel and side panels corroded and holed
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS
nsf inner sill holed
nsf innerwing/ bulkhead holed
nsr inner position lamp inop
nsr/ osr in ner valance corroded and holed
osf innersill holed
osf innerwing / bulkhead holed
osr boot floor holed/ corroded
Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
How Reliable is the Ford Cortina?
Based on 56,538 MOT tests across 7,991 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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WJA 948X is a 1982 Ford Cortina in Blue with a 1,593cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 WJA 948X, 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 WJA 948X registered?
WJA 948X is a 1982 Ford Cortina, first registered on 18 May 1982.
Is WJA 948X safe to buy?
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