MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
84,543 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Corrosion in top of nearside front wing by bonnet hing and headlamp.
Corrosion in top of offside front wing by bonnet hinge and headlamp.
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Front and rear suspension has a reduced damping effect.
Nearside Front Lower Tie bar/rod synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside front inner wing panel holed and corroded.
Offside Front Lower Tie bar/rod synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Outer Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside front inner wing holed and corroded.
Oil leak
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Rear lower body corroded inner and outer panels
Slight movement in steering column.
Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing
Exhaust mounts deteriorating.
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside front body corroded.
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside front body corroded.
Oil leak
Rear lower body corroded.
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing
Vehicle body heavily corroding/corroded.
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)
Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear fog lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)
Exhaust mounts deteriorating.
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside front body corroded.
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside front body corroded.
Oil leak
Rear lower body corroded.
Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing
Vehicle body heavily corroding/corroded.
Oil leak
Front registration plate reflective backing discolouring.
Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside front inner wing panel corroded.
Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside front inner wing panel corroded.
Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)
Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Front registration plate reflective backing discolouring.
Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside front inner wing corroded.
Nearside front lower ball joint gaitor split.
Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside front inner wing corroded.
Oil leak
Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Exhaust rubber mountings deteriorating.
Front number plate reflective backing discolouring.
General vehicle condition heavily corroded.
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside front lower suspension ball joit rubber gaitor split.
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside front wheel bearing has slight noise.
Offside rear outer and inner sill panel corroding.
Rear lower panel corroding.
Top of nearside front wing panel corroded.
Top of offside front wing panel corroded.
oil leak
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XLT 359X is a 1982 Ford Cortina in Red with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.
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 XLT 359X, 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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XLT 359X is a 1982 Ford Cortina, first registered on 28 May 1982.
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