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TMO 395Y

1982 Ford Escort

White Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2021
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

7,115 mi
Last recorded7,115 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2019
Typical for 1982 Ford Escort56,068 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTMO 395Y
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1982
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2019 7,115 miles
Pass 16 May 2018 6,916 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2017 6,632 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2016 6,467 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2014 6,162 miles

v long h/brake travel

Pass 10 Sep 2013 5,592 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2012 4,775 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2011 4,282 miles

numerous pieces of welding carried out appear to be good but impossable to access properly due to under seal and paint

Fail 8 Sep 2011 4,282 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Brake back plate(s) securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j) DANGEROUS

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1) DANGEROUS

numerous pieces of welding carried out appear to be good but impossable to access properly due to under seal and paint

oilleak from sump gasket

Pass 17 Sep 2010 2,715 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2010 2,698 miles

Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 3 Jul 2009 1,014 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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TMO 395Y is a 1982 Ford Escort in White with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 TMO 395Y, 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 TMO 395Y registered?

TMO 395Y is a 1982 Ford Escort, first registered on 21 December 1982.

Is TMO 395Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for TMO 395Y shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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