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SWG 904Y

1982 Ford Escort

Gold Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2021
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

88,103 mi
Last recorded88,103 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2020
Typical for 1982 Ford Escort56,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSWG 904Y
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1982
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2020 88,103 miles
Pass 4 May 2018 87,998 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2015 87,965 miles
Pass 1 May 2014 87,516 miles
Fail 1 May 2014 87,511 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 21 Jun 2012 87,491 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 23 Jun 2011 84,364 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2010 80,398 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2010 80,398 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2009 76,817 miles

front tyres diff. size to rears

Pass 26 Jun 2008 75,048 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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SWG 904Y is a 1982 Ford Escort in Gold with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 SWG 904Y, 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 SWG 904Y registered?

SWG 904Y is a 1982 Ford Escort, first registered on 29 November 1982.

Is SWG 904Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for SWG 904Y shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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