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SFG 541X

1982 Ford Escort

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2018
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

22,972 mi
Last recorded22,972 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2017
Typical for 1982 Ford Escort56,068 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSFG 541X
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1982
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2017 22,972 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

both outer cv boots slightly leaking grease

n/s/r outer sill corroded

washers weak

Fail 1 Aug 2017 22,972 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

both outer cv boots slightly leaking grease

n/s/r outer sill corroded

washers weak

Pass 28 Jul 2016 22,669 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2015 21,469 miles

o/s outer cv boot cracking slightly

slight play in steering rack

Pass 4 Apr 2014 20,528 miles

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

exhaust touching sump

front gearbox mount badly split

Fail 31 Mar 2014 20,516 miles

Nearside Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

exhaust touching sump

front gearbox mount badly split

Pass 10 Aug 2012 20,175 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2011 20,056 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2006 15,461 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

brake pedal spongy

fuel filler hose cracked

n earside and offside rear floor areas [un dersealed] suspension component mountint prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive

nearside outer C.V gaitor slight leak

nearside rear wheel arch badly corroded [cover now removed]

offside floor area seat mount repaired from inside

offside front pad wear warning wire adrift

offside front tyre worn inner edge

slight wear nearside steering rack

Fail 7 Feb 2006 15,366 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

0ffside floor area seat mounting repaired from inside

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

brake pedal spongy

fuel filler hose cracked

offside front tyre worn inner edge

slight wear nearside of steering rack

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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SFG 541X is a 1982 Ford Escort in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 SFG 541X, 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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SFG 541X is a 1982 Ford Escort, first registered on 12 March 1982.

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