1981 Ford Cortina 1.6L Petrol · LWC 5
1981 Ford Cortina (1.6L, petrol). First registered 31 Oct 1981. Recorded mileage 1,641 miles. MOT expired on 15 Mar 2023.
- Make & Model
- FORD CORTINA
- Year / Origin
- 1981 · Sidcup (South East London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 15 Mar 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 1,641 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LWC 5 Key Findings
- 18 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 16/03/2022
- 1,641 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (17 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LWC 5 MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
18 MOT tests are recorded for this 1981 Ford Cortina (LWC 5) between April 2006 and March 2022.
The record contains 12 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 16 March 2022 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 6 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (17 issues), Lighting (15 issues), Steering (10 issues), Tyres (7 issues), Suspension (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 34 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Tie bar/rod synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)”; “Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)”; “Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)”.
LWC 5 Mileage History
- 20/04/200681,051 mi
- 01/06/200681,067 mi+16 mi
- 23/05/200784,307 mi+3,240 mi
- 19/12/200784,325 mi+18 mi
- 02/01/200884,327 mi+2 mi
- 23/12/200885,653 mi+1,326 mi
- 08/01/200985,653 mi
- 06/03/201486,001 mi+348 mi
- 06/03/201486,001 mi
- 06/03/201587,503 mi+1,502 mi
- 06/03/201587,503 mi
- 15/02/201687,925 mi+422 mi
- 24/02/201789,625 mi+1,700 mi
- 05/03/201890,050 mi+425 mi
- 16/03/201995,403 mi+5,353 mi
- 14/03/202097,498 mi+2,095 mi
- 20/02/2021228 mi-97,270 mi
- 16/03/20221,641 mi+1,413 mi
Average of roughly -4,993 miles per year across 18 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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