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WLA 35X

1981 Ford Cortina

Green Petrol 1593cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2022
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

59,180 mi
Last recorded59,180 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2021
Typical for 1981 Ford Cortina51,476 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWLA 35X
MakeFord
ModelCortina
Year1981
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,593cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2021 59,180 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2020 59,120 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Sep 2019 59,116 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2018 59,114 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 Sep 2018 59,114 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 56% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension rod insecure and impairing directional stability Both sides (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Aug 2017 59,109 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2016 59,094 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2016 59,093 miles

rear brake binding Both sides (3.7.B.1)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 3 Sep 2015 59,090 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

alternator belt loose

front tyres wearing on outer edges

Pass 8 Sep 2014 59,085 miles

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

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Pass 6 Sep 2013 59,082 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Pass 7 Sep 2012 59,080 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 9 Sep 2011 59,074 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2011 59,074 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 9 Sep 2010 59,067 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2009 59,055 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2008 59,039 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2007 59,025 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2006 59,013 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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WLA 35X is a 1981 Ford Cortina in Green with a 1,593cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 WLA 35X, 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 WLA 35X registered?

WLA 35X is a 1981 Ford Cortina, first registered on 1 December 1981.

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