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SME 101Y

1982 Ford Escort

Gold Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

33,383 mi
Last recorded33,383 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2012
Typical for 1982 Ford Escort56,068 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSME 101Y
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1982
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2012 33,383 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

engine running slightly rough

Pass 21 Jul 2011 32,947 miles

c/o quite low too lean engine miss fire

Pass 28 Jul 2010 32,214 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Fail 27 Jul 2010 32,214 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2009 31,394 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 3 Jul 2008 30,953 miles

o/s/f door mirror lightly insecure

Fail 3 Jul 2008 30,953 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2007 30,950 miles

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)

Pass 30 Mar 2006 30,750 miles

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.

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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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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