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TMX 139X

1982 Ford Escort

Red Petrol 1117cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2023
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

58,189 mi
Last recorded58,189 miles
Recorded on7 May 2022
Typical for 1982 Ford Escort56,068 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTMX 139X
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1982
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,117cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 May 2022 58,189 miles
Pass 21 May 2021 58,135 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2019 57,983 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2018 57,699 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2017 57,517 miles
Pass 14 May 2016 57,438 miles
Pass 11 May 2015 56,965 miles
Pass 8 May 2014 56,041 miles
Fail 8 May 2014 56,039 miles

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

radiator leaking.

Pass 29 May 2013 45,979 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 22 May 2013 45,759 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 24 May 2012 40,658 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 22 May 2012 40,647 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Pass 24 May 2011 37,652 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2010 35,491 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 9 Apr 2010 35,491 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 15 Apr 2009 34,603 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2008 33,243 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2007 31,763 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2006 31,735 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)

Pass 3 Mar 2006 31,735 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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TMX 139X is a 1982 Ford Escort in Red with a 1,117cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 TMX 139X, 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 TMX 139X registered?

TMX 139X is a 1982 Ford Escort, first registered on 9 March 1982.

Is TMX 139X safe to buy?

The MOT history for TMX 139X shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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