MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
33,383 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
engine running slightly rough
c/o quite low too lean engine miss fire
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Oil leak
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Oil leak
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)
o/s/f door mirror lightly insecure
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
o/s/f door mirror lightly insecure
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
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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SME 101Y is a 1982 Ford Escort in Gold with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.
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 performed better than the average for its year.
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 SME 101Y, 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 SME 101Y registered?
SME 101Y is a 1982 Ford Escort, first registered on 29 October 1982.
Is SME 101Y safe to buy?
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