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PAN 270X

1982 Ford Escort

White Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2018
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

68,498 mi
Last recorded68,498 miles
Recorded on10 May 2017
Typical for 1982 Ford Escort56,068 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPAN 270X
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1982
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 May 2017 68,498 miles

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

slight roughness n/s rear wheel bearing

Fail 10 May 2017 68,498 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

slight roughness n/s rear wheel bearing

Pass 16 May 2016 60,878 miles

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (2.4.A.3)

Fail 3 May 2016 60,876 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front and rear (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe inadequately clipped front to rear (3.6.B.1)

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded x member (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (2.4.A.3)

Pass 20 Apr 2015 55,416 miles

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

Fail 15 May 2014 49,337 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 15 May 2014 49,337 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2013 48,299 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2013 48,297 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Pass 17 Jun 2011 46,540 miles

slight blow on exhaust system

brake pad warning light on

Fail 15 Jun 2011 46,531 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

brake pad warning light on

slight blow on exhaust system

Pass 11 Aug 2010 46,511 miles

brake pad warning light on

indicators slightly fast

slight blow on rear exhaust box

Fail 20 Jul 2010 46,510 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

slight bind on near side rear foot brake

slight blow on rear exhaust box

Pass 3 Jul 2009 45,784 miles

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

Fail 29 May 2009 45,757 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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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PAN 270X is a 1982 Ford Escort in White with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 PAN 270X, 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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PAN 270X is a 1982 Ford Escort, first registered on 21 April 1982.

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