MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
64,341 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
o/s headlamp misted with condensation
under-vehicle componants corroded
under-vehicle corrosion
corrosion to underside of vehicle and bulk head
front brake pipes slightly corroded
offside door mirror loose
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
corrosion to underside of vehicle and bulk head
offside door mirror loose
Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
high handbrake travel
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)
Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
high handbrake travel
Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
How Reliable is the Ford Escort?
Based on 4,961,191 MOT tests across 821,553 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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PMW 812Y is a 1982 Ford Escort in White with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 PMW 812Y, 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 PMW 812Y registered?
PMW 812Y is a 1982 Ford Escort, first registered on 10 September 1982.
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