MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
37,932 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Upper Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced wing rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Upper Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
Offside Front Upper Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Integral body structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering chassi (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure inadequately repaired such that it is likely to adversely affect braking or steering sill (6.1.1 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both front (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner door shut/inner arch holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner door shut/inner arch holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
Nearside Front Integral body structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering chassis leg at subframe attachment (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Integral body structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering chassis leg holed (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Integral body structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering chassis leg at subframe attachment (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Integral body structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering inner wing holed (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Integral body structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering chassis leg holed (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Integral body structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering outer sill holed (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Shock absorbers likely to become detached lower bolt loose (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Full underside corroded and some parts covered in underseal (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor pan (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wing behind headlight but not structural (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wing holed at rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge scrubbed on inside (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge scrubbed on inside (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear seat and seatbelts removed at time of test
Nearside Front corrosion behind headlamp not near structural suports
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Nearside Front corrosion behind headlamp not near structural suports
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
off side front floor pan holed and corroded
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
off side front floor pan holed and corroded
Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Battery insecure (1.9.1) DANGEROUS
Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b) DANGEROUS
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS
Nearside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS
Offside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Oil leak
Oil leak
emissione slitly high carbon monoxide.
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
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XNN 794Y is a 1983 Ford Cortina in Red with a 1,593cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 48%.
Across all 1983 Ford Cortina models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.3% with a typical mileage of 54,803 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 XNN 794Y, 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 43 years old, this Ford Cortina is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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XNN 794Y is a 1983 Ford Cortina, first registered on 13 January 1983.
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