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EVX 350Y

1982 Ford Escort

Black Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2023
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

97,852 mi
Last recorded97,852 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2022
Typical for 1982 Ford Escort56,068 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEVX 350Y
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1982
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2022 97,852 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2021 97,674 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2020 97,454 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2020 97,454 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Jul 2019 97,145 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2018 96,562 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2018 96,543 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2017 96,081 miles
Pass 16 May 2016 95,963 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both track rod end locking pins corroded

Fail 16 May 2016 95,963 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both track rod end locking pins corroded

Pass 4 Apr 2015 95,037 miles

o/s/r inner sill corroding

Pass 7 Feb 2014 94,423 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

large amount of underseal on floor pan / floor been welded from inside

rear brakes noisy and harsh when aplied

rear sill covers fitted

rear wheels noisy when rotated

Fail 30 Jan 2014 94,423 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Battery insecure (1.9.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

large amount of underseal on floor pan / floor been welded from inside

rear brakes noisy and harsh when aplied

rear sill covers fitted

rear wheels noisy when rotated

Fail 18 Sep 2012 94,423 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

battery lose

rear wheels noisy when rotated

Pass 20 Sep 2006 94,286 miles

repairs to underbody covered in thick underseal appears ok

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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EVX 350Y is a 1982 Ford Escort in Black with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 EVX 350Y, 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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EVX 350Y is a 1982 Ford Escort, first registered on 17 September 1982.

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