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FTW 675Y

1982 Ford Escort

Silver Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2007
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

89,578 mi
Last recorded89,578 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2006
Typical for 1982 Ford Escort56,068 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFTW 675Y
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1982
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2006 89,578 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2006 89,560 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

offside mirror broken / brake pad warning illuminated /

oil leak from engine

suspect movement at lower steering column link

Fail 27 Mar 2006 89,542 miles

Brake pipe seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Brake pipe seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

O/S/Door mirror broken

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

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Wheel trims fitted wheel nuts not checked

coolant leaking

oil leak

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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FTW 675Y is a 1982 Ford Escort in Silver with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 FTW 675Y, 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 FTW 675Y registered?

FTW 675Y is a 1982 Ford Escort, first registered on 17 September 1982.

Is FTW 675Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for FTW 675Y shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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