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ERO 759Y

1982 Ford Escort

Black Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

22,020 mi
Last recorded22,020 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2026
Typical for 1982 Ford Escort56,068 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationERO 759Y
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1982
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2026 22,020 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2025 21,831 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2024 21,728 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2023 21,582 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2022 21,543 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2021 21,399 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2021 21,399 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Jul 2020 21,233 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2017 21,157 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 4 Apr 2017 21,157 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 13 Apr 2016 19,368 miles

general previous welding repairs

Pass 25 Jun 2013 18,858 miles

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

some perishing of all tyres

Pass 1 Jun 2012 18,027 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 1 Jun 2011 16,920 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 3 Jun 2010 16,581 miles

Nearside Rear Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

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

Fail 3 Jun 2010 16,581 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Jun 2009 14,762 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2008 13,091 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 4 Dec 2006 11,558 miles

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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ERO 759Y is a 1982 Ford Escort in Black with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 ERO 759Y, 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 ERO 759Y registered?

ERO 759Y is a 1982 Ford Escort, first registered on 26 November 1982.

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