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TAV 58X

1982 Ford Escort

Silver Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2019
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

72,245 mi
Last recorded72,245 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2018
Typical for 1982 Ford Escort56,068 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTAV 58X
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1982
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2018 72,245 miles

Body has slight corrosion Underside in various areas (6.1.B.2)

Various metal brake pipes have general corrosion

Fail 25 Apr 2018 72,245 miles

Body has slight corrosion Underside in various areas (6.1.B.2)

Various metal brake pipes have general corrosion

Wheel bolt(s) missing one from every wheel (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 15 Apr 2017 70,347 miles

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion Wheelarch (6.1.B.2)

Pass 27 Feb 2016 68,069 miles

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion wheelarch (6.1.B.2)

Pass 3 Oct 2014 65,412 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2014 65,412 miles

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 22 May 2012 58,280 miles

chip in windscreen just outside zone"A" not larger than 40mm but may spread

Fail 21 May 2012 58,261 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

chip in windscreen just outside zone"A" not larger than 40mm but may spread

Pass 19 Aug 2006 58,159 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2006 58,159 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 19 Aug 2005 57,678 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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TAV 58X is a 1982 Ford Escort in Silver with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 TAV 58X, 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 TAV 58X registered?

TAV 58X is a 1982 Ford Escort, first registered on 21 January 1982.

Is TAV 58X safe to buy?

The MOT history for TAV 58X shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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