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YWU 872X

1981 Ford Cortina

Green Petrol 1593cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Aug 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

44,722 mi
Last recorded44,722 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2026
Typical for 1981 Ford Cortina51,476 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYWU 872X
MakeFord
ModelCortina
Year1981
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,593cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2026 44,722 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2025 44,035 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2024 43,446 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2023 42,548 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2022 40,969 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2021 40,504 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2020 40,185 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2019 39,461 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2018 38,607 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2017 37,637 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2016 35,535 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2015 33,151 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2014 33,053 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2014 32,992 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Both front nearside and offside tie rod front bushes perished

Nearside rear tyre slight deformation in sidewall

Rear brakes slight binding

offside rear tyre has slight deformation in sidewall

Pass 26 Jul 2012 32,926 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2012 32,925 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Jul 2011 31,700 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2010 30,767 miles

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

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

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

all tyres perrished

Pass 18 Jul 2009 29,444 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2008 28,005 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2007 27,368 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2006 26,056 miles

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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YWU 872X is a 1981 Ford Cortina in Green with a 1,593cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 YWU 872X, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of YWU 872X?

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What year was YWU 872X registered?

YWU 872X is a 1981 Ford Cortina, first registered on 1 November 1981.

Is YWU 872X safe to buy?

The MOT history for YWU 872X shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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