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YCM 875W

1981 Ford Cortina

Beige Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2013
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

26,909 mi
Last recorded26,909 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2012
Typical for 1981 Ford Cortina51,476 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYCM 875W
MakeFord
ModelCortina
Year1981
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2012 26,909 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2012 26,909 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 May 2011 26,608 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2010 26,207 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2010 26,207 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2007 24,371 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2007 24,371 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 14 Sep 2006 21,645 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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YCM 875W is a 1981 Ford Cortina in Beige with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 YCM 875W, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YCM 875W registered?

YCM 875W is a 1981 Ford Cortina, first registered on 20 May 1981.

Is YCM 875W safe to buy?

The MOT history for YCM 875W shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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