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AJA 287Y

1982 Ford Escort

White Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2023
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

77,383 mi
Last recorded77,383 miles
Recorded on3 May 2022
Typical for 1982 Ford Escort56,068 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Ford
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJA 287Y
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1982
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 May 2022 77,383 miles

fully undersealed including fuel and brake pipes

Pass 11 May 2021 76,752 miles

fully undersealed including fuel and brake pipes

Pass 13 May 2020 75,945 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2018 75,601 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Jul 2017 75,298 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2016 75,014 miles

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. lower (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 30 Jun 2015 74,342 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2014 73,770 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2013 73,175 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2013 73,054 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 10 May 2012 71,847 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 70,885 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2009 69,782 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 68,117 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2007 67,905 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2006 67,141 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2006 67,135 miles

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

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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AJA 287Y is a 1982 Ford Escort in White with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 AJA 287Y, 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 AJA 287Y registered?

AJA 287Y is a 1982 Ford Escort, first registered on 5 August 1982.

Is AJA 287Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for AJA 287Y shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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