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YFX 907Y

1982 Ford Cortina

Red Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Dec 2013
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

91,443 mi
Last recorded91,443 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2012
Typical for 1982 Ford Cortina57,071 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYFX 907Y
MakeFord
ModelCortina
Year1982
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2012 91,443 miles

Front anti roll bar stabiliser link bushes deteriorating (both sides)

Offside front brake binding slighlty.

Oil leak from gearbox.

Rear fuel pipe corroding.

Rear shock absorber bushes deteriorating(both sides)

Pass 22 Dec 2011 91,282 miles

Front anti roll bar link bushes perishing

O/s headlamp pattern poor and lens condensated

Oil leak

UNABLE TO TEST O/S/R INNER SILL DUE TO SEALER

Fail 19 Dec 2011 91,270 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Front anti roll bar link bushes perishing

O/s headlamp pattern poor and lens condensated

Oil leak

UNABLE TO TEST O/S/R INNER SILL DUE TO SEALER

Pass 20 Dec 2010 89,765 miles

Both front wing joints under bonnet holed and corroded

Corrosion on o/s/r wheel arch/sill

Front brakes imbalanced 24%

N/s/f tie rod/compliance bushes worn and movement in arm

Oil leak

Pass 7 Dec 2009 88,126 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2009 88,126 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 9 Dec 2008 86,541 miles

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

Nearside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Oil leak

Fail 9 Dec 2008 86,541 miles

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

Nearside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 27 Dec 2007 84,983 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2007 84,795 miles

Front Sub-frame insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Fail 11 Dec 2007 84,975 miles

Front Sub-frame insecure (2.4.G.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Pass 13 Dec 2006 82,360 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2006 82,360 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

both rear trailling arm rear bushes perishing nearside rear starting to unbond

nearside rear tyre 2.5mm-3mm

offside rear tyre on 2.5mm

oil leaks from engine/gearbox

panard rod front bush worn

play in offside front wheel bearing

rust on top of nearside front wing

Pass 12 Dec 2005 74,893 miles

nearside rear trailing arm bush unbonding slightly.

slight play in both front wheel bearings.

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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YFX 907Y is a 1982 Ford Cortina in Red with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 YFX 907Y, 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 YFX 907Y registered?

YFX 907Y is a 1982 Ford Cortina, first registered on 6 August 1982.

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The MOT history for YFX 907Y shows 14 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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