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XOD 624X

1982 Ford Cortina

Blue Petrol 1593cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

1,881 mi
Last recorded1,881 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2019
Typical for 1982 Ford Cortina57,071 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXOD 624X
MakeFord
ModelCortina
Year1982
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,593cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2019 1,881 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front valance corroded

Nearside Front Lower seat belt mounting prescribed area repair covered in underseal

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front inner wing corroded

Nearside Rear Lower shock absorber mounting modified

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal also covered with fibreglass (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower seat belt mounting prescribed area repair covered in underseal

Offside Front inner wing corroded

Offside Rear Lower shock absorber mounting modified

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal also covered with fibreglass (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear valance corroded

corrosion around fuel tank securing strap rear mounting

Fail 6 Sep 2019 1,879 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength tie bar (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring insecure (5.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring insecure (5.3.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Speedometer cannot be illuminated (7.8 (c) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front valance corroded

Nearside Front inner wing corroded

Offside Front inner wing corroded

Rear valance corroded

corrosion around fuel tank securing strap rear mounting

Pass 7 Sep 2016 101,857 miles

Corrosion on rear valance outside the prescribed area

Fail 8 Aug 2016 1,850 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings chassis (6.1.B.2)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill x 3 holes (5.2.6)

Fail 23 Jun 2016 1,837 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Jul 2015 1,063 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2015 1,023 miles

Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Inner Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Inner Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 20 Jun 2014 99,763 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Jun 2013 98,613 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2012 97,250 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Jun 2011 95,791 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2011

Nearside Inner Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 1 Jul 2010 93,938 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2009 91,289 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Jul 2008 89,614 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 4 Jul 2007 86,632 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2007 86,581 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 4 Jul 2006 83,155 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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XOD 624X is a 1982 Ford Cortina in Blue with a 1,593cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 XOD 624X, 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 XOD 624X registered?

XOD 624X is a 1982 Ford Cortina, first registered on 28 May 1982.

Is XOD 624X safe to buy?

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