Official DVLA Record

1981 Ford Cortina 1.6L Petrol · MMP 12X

MMP 12X

1981 Ford Cortina (1.6L, petrol). First registered 21/08/1981. Recorded mileage 58,345 miles. MOT status: Expired.

Make & Model
FORD CORTINA
Year / Origin
1981 · Manchester & Merseyside
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Valid until 13/02/2026
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
58,345 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine
Petrol · 1.6L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 13/02/2026
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
1981
Engine
1593cc

MMP 12X Key Findings

  • 4 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 14/02/2025
  • 58,345 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 1 historical MOT failure
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
55
/ 100 · Below Average
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed
! Tax Status Unknown
✓ Good MOT pass rate (75%)
! Older vehicle
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MMP 12X Mileage History

  1. 22/10/202250,816 mi
  2. 22/10/202250,816 mi
  3. 28/11/202353,289 mi+2,473 mi
  4. 14/02/202558,345 mi+5,056 mi

Average of roughly 3,251 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.

MMP 12X MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 16 May 2026, 02:04
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

4 MOT tests are recorded for this 1981 Ford Cortina (MMP 12X) between October 2022 and February 2025.

The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 14 February 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.

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