MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
87,988 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Headlamp masks/converters fitted
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
battery tray corroding
front of n/s outer sill corroded
fuel tank filler pipes perishing
r/n/s floor corroding
r/n/s tyre on legal limit
rear view mirror missing
rear wiper blade missing
slight play in both steering rack joints
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3) DANGEROUS
Headlamp masks/converters fitted
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
battery tray corroding
front of n/s outer sill corroded
fuel tank filler pipes perishing
r/n/s floor corroding
r/n/s tyre on legal limit
rear view mirror missing
rear wiper blade missing
slight play in both steering rack joints
Coolant leak
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)
Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
How Reliable is the Ford Escort?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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SMX 348X is a 1982 Ford Escort in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
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 SMX 348X, 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 SMX 348X registered?
SMX 348X is a 1982 Ford Escort, first registered on 4 January 1982.
Is SMX 348X safe to buy?
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