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XUE 154X

1982 Ford Cortina

Green Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Oct 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

23,426 mi
Last recorded23,426 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 1982 Ford Cortina57,071 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXUE 154X
MakeFord
ModelCortina
Year1982
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 23,426 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2024 20,157 miles
Pass 19 May 2023 16,656 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2022 15,768 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2020 13,484 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2019 13,064 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2018 12,868 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2016 12,751 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2014 12,420 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 8 Nov 2013 11,946 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2012 8,831 miles

Oil leak

Pass 26 Oct 2011 1,228 miles

OIL LEAK N/S/R WHEEL

Pass 3 Nov 2010 91,154 miles

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

O/S HEADLIGHT POOR

RUST UNDER FRONT WINGS

Pass 7 May 2009 90,932 miles
Fail 2 May 2009 90,932 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Torsion bar deteriorated by corrosion so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (2.4.E.1b)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 28 Jun 2007 90,088 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2007 90,088 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front wing tops under bonnet showing early stages of corrossion and nsr boot floor showing the same ,the vehicle has various areas of corrossion acceptable when tested

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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XUE 154X is a 1982 Ford Cortina in Green with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 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 XUE 154X, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was XUE 154X registered?

XUE 154X is a 1982 Ford Cortina, first registered on 31 March 1982.

Is XUE 154X safe to buy?

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