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APR 456Y

1982 Ford Escort

Blue Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2010
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

94,222 mi
Last recorded94,222 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2009
Typical for 1982 Ford Escort56,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAPR 456Y
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1982
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2009 94,222 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 11 Sep 2009 94,222 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Sep 2008 91,394 miles

Oil leak

Fail 19 Sep 2008 91,393 miles

Offside Rear Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Pass 20 Sep 2007 88,600 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2007 88,558 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 18 Aug 2006 83,720 miles

underbody rust. rust o/s/r n/s/r wheel arches. n/s/r chassis. brake judder o/s/f n/s/f. smoke from exhaust.

Fail 17 Aug 2006 83,720 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

underbody rust. rust o/s/r n/s/r wheel arches.n/s/r chassis. brake judder o/s/f n/s/f. smoke from exhaust.

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 24 Aug 2005 83,227 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2005 83,227 miles

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

Centre Front Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

FRONT BRAKE JUDDER O/S N/S. RUST O/S/R WHEEL ARCH

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

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

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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APR 456Y is a 1982 Ford Escort in Blue with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 APR 456Y, 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 APR 456Y registered?

APR 456Y is a 1982 Ford Escort, first registered on 1 December 1982.

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