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AJT 422Y

1982 Ford Escort

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2023
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

87,995 mi
Last recorded87,995 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2022
Typical for 1982 Ford Escort56,068 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJT 422Y
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1982
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2022 87,995 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2021 87,922 miles

Slight oil leak

osf cross member corroded

Pass 16 Jul 2020 87,863 miles

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor pan (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2019 87,744 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2018 87,620 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2017 87,463 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Pass 5 Jul 2016 87,197 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2015 86,941 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2014 86,757 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2013 86,517 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2012 86,298 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2011 86,010 miles

emits some blue smoke on idle.

Fail 19 Jul 2011 86,008 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

emits some blue smoke on idle.

Pass 14 Jul 2010 85,768 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2009 85,524 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2008 85,472 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2007 85,340 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2006 85,019 miles

emmits some blue smoke on acceleration.

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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AJT 422Y is a 1982 Ford Escort in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 AJT 422Y, 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 AJT 422Y registered?

AJT 422Y is a 1982 Ford Escort, first registered on 12 October 1982.

Is AJT 422Y safe to buy?

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