MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
84,188 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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both front brake flexi hose ferrules starting to corrode
both steering rack ends have slight play
offside rear wheel bearing has a slight noise
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Rear 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 Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
both front brake flexi hose ferrules starting to corrode
both steering rack ends have slight play
offside rear wheel bearing has a slight noise
o/s front anti roll bar bush wearing ;slight play in rack ;sills floor and sill backs corroding
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
o/s front anti roll bar bush wearing ;slight play in rack ;sills floor and sill backs corroding
How Reliable is the Ford Cortina?
Based on 56,538 MOT tests across 7,991 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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YLX 873X is a 1982 Ford Cortina in Red with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 YLX 873X, 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 YLX 873X registered?
YLX 873X is a 1982 Ford Cortina, first registered on 31 December 1982.
Is YLX 873X safe to buy?
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