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DUG 777Y

1982 Ford Escort

Black Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2025
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

32,530 mi
Last recorded32,530 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2024
Typical for 1982 Ford Escort56,068 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDUG 777Y
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1982
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2024 32,530 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2022 32,530 miles

engine and gearbox oil leaks

engine and gearbox oil leaks

Fail 7 Oct 2022 32,529 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

engine and gearbox oil leaks

engine and gearbox oil leaks

Pass 18 Apr 2019 32,507 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2019 32,507 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

front crossmember starting to corode

osr chassis leg starting to corrode by brake flexy mouting bracket

Pass 28 Mar 2018 32,484 miles

front valance corrded

Pass 30 Mar 2017 32,473 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2016 32,457 miles

Front front lower valence corroded no sharp edges

Fail 24 Mar 2015 32,443 miles

Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 24 Mar 2015 32,443 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2013 32,410 miles

Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

surface corrosion under vehicle.

Pass 23 Feb 2012 32,381 miles

both front inner wings corroded around bonnet hinges

Fail 21 Feb 2012 32,381 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both front inner wings corroded around bonnet hinges

Pass 22 Feb 2011 32,351 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

offside front wing detatched from sill.

rear nearside brake slightly binding.

Pass 22 Oct 2009 32,250 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 30 Sep 2008 32,179 miles

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

n/s/f inner wing corrded near bonnet hidge

Pass 28 Sep 2007 31,954 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2006 31,609 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2006 31,609 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.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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DUG 777Y is a 1982 Ford Escort in Black with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 DUG 777Y, 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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DUG 777Y is a 1982 Ford Escort, first registered on 15 September 1982.

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