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ARH 90X

1982 Ford Escort

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jul 2026
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

86,815 mi
Last recorded86,815 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2025
Typical for 1982 Ford Escort56,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationARH 90X
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1982
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2025 86,815 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced by rear spring (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2024 86,798 miles

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear sil (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 12 Jul 2024 86,798 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear sil (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2023 86,655 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2022 86,465 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2022 86,456 miles

Central Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded front cross member rusty and holed above anti roll bar mounting (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive see print out (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed door hinge worn door slight drop (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Mar 2021 86,093 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2019 86,079 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

suspension components corroded and all tyres starting to perish in sidewalls

Fail 16 Dec 2019 86,079 miles

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Fuel hose leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

suspension components corroded and all tyres starting to perish in sidewalls

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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ARH 90X is a 1982 Ford Escort in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 ARH 90X, 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 ARH 90X registered?

ARH 90X is a 1982 Ford Escort, first registered on 20 April 1982.

Is ARH 90X safe to buy?

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