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ALK 121Y

1982 Ford Escort

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2010
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

91,784 mi
Last recorded91,784 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2009
Typical for 1982 Ford Escort56,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationALK 121Y
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1982
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2009 91,784 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Oil leak

Pass 5 Jun 2008 89,781 miles

slight corrosion nearside rear

Pass 4 Jun 2007 86,899 miles

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

slight play in nearside steering rack joint

Pass 23 May 2006 83,631 miles
Fail 18 May 2006 83,592 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6.B1)

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

Pass 15 Jun 2005 77,215 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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ALK 121Y is a 1982 Ford Escort in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 ALK 121Y, 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 ALK 121Y registered?

ALK 121Y is a 1982 Ford Escort, first registered on 9 August 1982.

Is ALK 121Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for ALK 121Y shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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