MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
72,759 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Vehicle Details
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)
Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)
Brake hose stretched (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b) DANGEROUS
Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS
brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS
ALL STEERING / SUSPENSION / BRAKING COMPONANTS ALL SHOWING SIGNS OF ADVANCED SURFACE CORROSION / BRAKE PIPES SURFACE CORRODED / UNDERSIDE / PANELING ADVANCED SURFACE CORRODED / WELDING REPAIRES CARRIED OUT
ALL SUSPENSION BUSHES CRACKED / PERISHED
DIFFERANT ENGINE / GEAR BOX FITTED / WELDING WORK AND BRACKETS MODIFIED TO SUPPORT ENGINE / G/BOX / EXCESS AMOUNT OF WIRING UNDER BONNET / IN VEHICLE
NO REAR SEATS FITTED OR SEAT BELTS
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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STO 711X is a 1982 Ford Escort in Purple with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 STO 711X, 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
How do I check the history of STO 711X?
You can check the full history of STO 711X by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.
What year was STO 711X registered?
STO 711X is a 1982 Ford Escort, first registered on 9 February 1982.
Is STO 711X safe to buy?
The MOT history for STO 711X shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does STO 711X have outstanding finance?
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