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AAR 607X

1982 Ford Escort

Gold Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2024
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

35,227 mi
Last recorded35,227 miles
Recorded on25 May 2023
Typical for 1982 Ford Escort56,068 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAAR 607X
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1982
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 May 2023 35,227 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2022 35,176 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2021 35,066 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2020 35,039 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2016 34,685 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2015 333,133 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2015 331,330 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 2 Feb 2012 33,106 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2012 33,106 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 14 Feb 2011 33,083 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2011 33,083 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 8 Feb 2010 33,053 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2010 33,053 miles

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 4 Feb 2009 32,952 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2008 32,879 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2007 32,813 miles

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Pass 7 Feb 2006 32,371 miles

How Reliable is the Ford Escort?

Based on 4,961,191 MOT tests across 821,553 vehicles.

63.1%
Pass Rate
4,830
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
821,553
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 465,333
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 447,459
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 433,778
Brake pipe excessively corroded 419,450
constant velocity joint gaiter split 203,602
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AAR 607X is a 1982 Ford Escort in Gold with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

Across all 1982 Ford Escort models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.0% with a typical mileage of 56,068 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Ford Escort fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 465,333 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AAR 607X, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Escort typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 44 years old, this Ford Escort is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was AAR 607X registered?

AAR 607X is a 1982 Ford Escort, first registered on 11 January 1982.

Is AAR 607X safe to buy?

The MOT history for AAR 607X shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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