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AKH 702X

1982 Ford Escort

Blue Petrol 1295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2010
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

78,569 mi
Last recorded78,569 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2009
Typical for 1982 Ford Escort56,068 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAKH 702X
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1982
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,295cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2009 78,569 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

slight noise from near side rear wheel bearing

Fail 25 Mar 2009 78,500 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

slight noise from near side rear wheel bearing

Pass 3 Mar 2008 77,741 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2008 77,719 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Feb 2007 4,886 miles

Front bumper insecure

Oil leak

Temporary fuel cap fitted

wiper blades

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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AKH 702X is a 1982 Ford Escort in Blue with a 1,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AKH 702X, 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 AKH 702X registered?

AKH 702X is a 1982 Ford Escort, first registered on 1 March 1982.

Is AKH 702X safe to buy?

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