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XNO 719X

1981 Ford Cortina

Red Petrol 1593cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

36,752 mi
Last recorded36,752 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 1981 Ford Cortina51,476 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXNO 719X
MakeFord
ModelCortina
Year1981
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,593cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 36,752 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Fail 22 Apr 2026 36,752 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Mar 2025 35,973 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2022 35,815 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Fan belt loose.

OSR tyre 20+ years old. NSF,OSF&NSR tyre 16 years old.

Play in clutch pedal pivot.

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively NS&OS (1.2.1 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Mar 2022 35,815 miles

Front Suspension rod attachment bracket/mounting insecure NS&OS Securing nuts. (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Fan belt loose.

OSR tyre 20+ years old. NSF,OSF&NSR tyre 16 years old.

Play in clutch pedal pivot.

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively NS&OS (1.2.1 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2021 35,427 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

OSR Tyre 20 years old. NSF,OSF,OSR Tyre 14 years old.

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Dec 2020 35,408 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure Downpipe to manifold join. (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Split. (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Exhaust tail pipe against rear panel.

OSR Tyre 20 years old. NSF,OSF,OSR Tyre 14 years old.

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2019 34,812 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust to manifold. (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective Insecure (3.4 (b) (i))

Throttle linkage insecure

Fail 30 Jul 2019 34,808 miles

Nearside Front Suspension rod insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) Steering rack NS guide bush/bearing worn. Excessive movement in NS rack. (2.3 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust to manifold. (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective Insecure (3.4 (b) (i))

Throttle linkage insecure

Pass 11 Jul 2018 33,915 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2018 33,907 miles

Rear Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2013 33,676 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2012 33,216 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2012 33,200 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 29 Mar 2011 31,852 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010 30,613 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2009 29,133 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2008 27,351 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2008 27,297 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Fail 11 Apr 2007 25,195 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 Apr 2007 25,195 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2006 23,593 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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XNO 719X is a 1981 Ford Cortina in Red with a 1,593cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 XNO 719X, 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 XNO 719X registered?

XNO 719X is a 1981 Ford Cortina, first registered on 31 December 1981.

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