CarVerify

Free Car Check

AVO 101Y

1982 Ford Escort

White Petrol 1296cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2016
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

74,126 mi
Last recorded74,126 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2015
Typical for 1982 Ford Escort56,068 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Ford
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationAVO 101Y
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1982
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2015 74,126 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2015 74,126 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 24 Oct 2008 64,192 miles

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

Fail 24 Oct 2008 64,192 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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
Full Ford Escort reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

AVO 101Y is a 1982 Ford Escort in White with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 AVO 101Y, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of AVO 101Y?

You can check the full history of AVO 101Y by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was AVO 101Y registered?

AVO 101Y is a 1982 Ford Escort, first registered on 13 September 1982.

Is AVO 101Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for AVO 101Y shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AVO 101Y have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on AVO 101Y. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.