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EHK 506Y

1982 Ford Escort

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2023
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

90,007 mi
Last recorded90,007 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2022
Typical for 1982 Ford Escort56,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEHK 506Y
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1982
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2022 90,007 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 15 Feb 2022 90,007 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 15 Dec 2020 89,244 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2020 89,232 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2019 88,751 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2018 87,796 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear trail arm bushes cracking

Offside Rear trail arm bushes cracking

Pass 1 Nov 2017 86,989 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2016 85,885 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2015 84,950 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2015 84,937 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 10 Sep 2014 83,240 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2013 82,153 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2012 80,957 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 26 Aug 2011 79,194 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nearside wiper splitting

Fail 24 Aug 2011 79,154 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nearside wiper splitting

Pass 27 Aug 2010 76,685 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 24 Aug 2009 75,448 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2008 73,231 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 20 Jul 2007 71,781 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2006 69,968 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2006 69,967 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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
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EHK 506Y is a 1982 Ford Escort in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 EHK 506Y, 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 EHK 506Y registered?

EHK 506Y is a 1982 Ford Escort, first registered on 1 August 1982.

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The MOT history for EHK 506Y shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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