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YLC 436X

1982 Ford Cortina

Blue Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Oct 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

95,721 mi
Last recorded95,721 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 1982 Ford Cortina57,071 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYLC 436X
MakeFord
ModelCortina
Year1982
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 95,721 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 10 Oct 2024 95,616 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2024 95,616 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear hub damp

travel on foot brake

Pass 10 Oct 2023 95,309 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2022 95,204 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2021 95,158 miles

Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement tie bars (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 23 Jul 2020 95,042 miles

Nearside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement tie bar (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Front Lower ball joint boot split

Offside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement tie bar (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2019 95,012 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both tie bar bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Rear brake application slightly uneven.

Pass 20 Jul 2018 94,875 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2018 94,875 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 21 Jul 2017 94,819 miles

both front inner wheel arches corroded

Fail 20 Jul 2017 94,819 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake slightly binding

Offside Rear chassis corroded

both front inner wheel arches corroded

Pass 28 Jul 2016 94,807 miles

OSR chassis corroded above fuel tank

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

Fail 20 Jul 2016 94,802 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired Inner sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

OSR chassis corroded above fuel tank

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

Pass 14 Jan 2015 94,781 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2014 94,179 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2013 93,782 miles

Nearside Front Upper Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 15 Jan 2013 93,776 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Upper Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 31 Jan 2012 88,456 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 81,955 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2010 81,953 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 17 Mar 2008 81,203 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2007 78,815 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 15 Mar 2007 78,815 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Jun 2006 76,257 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2006 76,257 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

all mpipes require cleaning and greasing

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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YLC 436X is a 1982 Ford Cortina in Blue with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 YLC 436X, 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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YLC 436X is a 1982 Ford Cortina, first registered on 27 May 1982.

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