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YVW 675X

1981 Ford Cortina

Gold Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2021
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

75,566 mi
Last recorded75,566 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2020
Typical for 1981 Ford Cortina51,476 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYVW 675X
MakeFord
ModelCortina
Year1981
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2020 75,566 miles

Front Valance corroding

Nearside Front Inner And offside front inner wing corroding

Nearside Front Lower Wing corroding

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2019 73,772 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Lower panel corroded

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material And o/s front (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Wing corroded

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material And o/s rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2018 69,116 miles

Front Panel started to corroded

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement And offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Apr 2015 69,045 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

slight corrosion on the outer sills

slight play in wheel bearings all round

Pass 29 Mar 2012 68,929 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 4 Apr 2009 68,773 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2009 68,746 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 26 Mar 2008 68,391 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2006 65,755 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Inner Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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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YVW 675X is a 1981 Ford Cortina in Gold with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YVW 675X, 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 YVW 675X registered?

YVW 675X is a 1981 Ford Cortina, first registered on 18 September 1981.

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