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SMF 62Y

1982 Ford Escort

Brown Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2023
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

51,003 mi
Last recorded51,003 miles
Recorded on5 May 2022
Typical for 1982 Ford Escort56,068 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSMF 62Y
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1982
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 May 2022 51,003 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 May 2021 50,800 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 5 May 2020 49,885 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear exhaust silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Apr 2019 48,854 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2019 48,841 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 7 Apr 2018 46,864 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (7.1.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 10 Apr 2017 45,552 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 7 Apr 2016 43,953 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 9 Apr 2015 42,204 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 17 Apr 2014 40,124 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2013 38,110 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2012 35,222 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2011 32,725 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2010 30,589 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 20 Oct 2008 26,490 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2007 24,752 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 17 Oct 2007 24,752 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 18 Oct 2006 24,483 miles

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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SMF 62Y is a 1982 Ford Escort in Brown with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 SMF 62Y, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SMF 62Y registered?

SMF 62Y is a 1982 Ford Escort, first registered on 30 November 1982.

Is SMF 62Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for SMF 62Y shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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