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DNG 50Y

1982 Ford Escort

Blue Petrol 1117cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2023
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

67,349 mi
Last recorded67,349 miles
Recorded on19 May 2022
Typical for 1982 Ford Escort56,068 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDNG 50Y
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1982
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,117cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 May 2022 67,349 miles
Pass 27 May 2021 66,803 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2020 66,550 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2019 65,618 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2018 64,934 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2016 64,920 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2015 64,325 miles
Pass 30 May 2014 63,816 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2012 63,584 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2011 63,089 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2010 61,573 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 60,326 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 59,482 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2007 58,650 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 57,837 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2006 57,810 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 19 Oct 2005 57,244 miles

n/s/r tyre wall showing surface cracking

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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DNG 50Y is a 1982 Ford Escort in Blue with a 1,117cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 DNG 50Y, 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

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What year was DNG 50Y registered?

DNG 50Y is a 1982 Ford Escort, first registered on 4 November 1982.

Is DNG 50Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for DNG 50Y shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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