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YMA 225W

1981 Ford Cortina

Red Petrol 1593cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2022
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

186 mi
Last recorded186 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2021
Typical for 1981 Ford Cortina51,476 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYMA 225W
MakeFord
ModelCortina
Year1981
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,593cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2021 186 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2019 184 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Apr 2018 165 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2017 160 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2016 154 miles

Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement void bushes (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres cracked and perished

Pass 31 Mar 2015 145 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 8 Apr 2014 130 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2014 130 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Apr 2013 99,485 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 2 Apr 2013 99,485 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 3 Apr 2012 99,443 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 3 Apr 2012 99,443 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 5 Apr 2011 98,305 miles

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 7 Apr 2010 95,572 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 7 Apr 2010 95,572 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2009 89,919 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2009 89,919 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fail 7 Apr 2008 97,444 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 7 Apr 2008 97,444 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 5 Apr 2007 83,768 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2007 83,768 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2006 83,766 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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YMA 225W is a 1981 Ford Cortina in Red with a 1,593cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 YMA 225W, 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.

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What year was YMA 225W registered?

YMA 225W is a 1981 Ford Cortina, first registered on 26 February 1981.

Is YMA 225W safe to buy?

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