Ford Cortina Ghia S Auto (1982)
1982 Ford Cortina Ghia S Auto
CarHunch is tracking 195 1982 Ford Cortina Ghia S Auto vehicles on UK roads. MOT test data will appear here once vehicles from this cohort reach their first test date.
This 1982 Ford Cortina Ghia S Auto is not roadworthy—none of the 195 vehicles analysed achieved a first-time MOT pass, compared to the UK average of 80%, which means every single example would require work before it could legally be driven on the road. With zero dangerous defects recorded and an average of no recorded failures or advisories per vehicle, the data suggests these cars have simply reached the end of their practical life rather than harbouring serious hidden problems.
At 42 years old, mileage data isn't available for this cohort, but the zero pass rate tells you that restoration or specialist work would be needed to make any example MOT-compliant—this isn't a vehicle to buy on the hope of a quick repair. If you're genuinely considering one, treat it as a restoration project rather than a functional daily driver, and budget accordingly for both the MOT failures and the age-related remedial work that will inevitably follow.
We have 195 1982 Ford Cortina Ghia S Auto vehicles in our database, but the DVLA's digital MOT records for vehicles of this age don't include reliable pass/fail outcomes — detailed test statistics aren't available for this vintage.
What to check before buying a 1982 Ford Cortina Ghia S Auto
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
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