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ABJ 114Y

1982 Ford Escort

Red Petrol 1117cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2008
Tests2 (2 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

78,886 mi
Last recorded78,886 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2007
Typical for 1982 Ford Escort56,068 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationABJ 114Y
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1982
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,117cc

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MOT History

2 pass
Pass 19 Nov 2007 78,886 miles

Oil leak

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

rear brake hose ferrules corroded

Pass 20 Oct 2006 77,673 miles

both front brake hose ferrules slightly corroded

slight brake bind offside rear

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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ABJ 114Y is a 1982 Ford Escort in Red with a 1,117cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 ABJ 114Y, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was ABJ 114Y registered?

ABJ 114Y is a 1982 Ford Escort, first registered on 7 September 1982.

Is ABJ 114Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for ABJ 114Y shows 2 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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