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UFG 89Y

1982 Ford Escort

Blue Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Dec 2024
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

56,201 mi
Last recorded56,201 miles
Recorded on27 Dec 2023
Typical for 1982 Ford Escort56,068 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUFG 89Y
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1982
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Dec 2023 56,201 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2022 56,180 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2021 56,145 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2019 56,120 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2018 56,112 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2017 56,102 miles

Offside rear tyre starting to perish

Pass 13 Jul 2016 56,095 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (2.4.A.3)

bonnet stand clip broken

clutch very high

engine overheated on emissions

nearside front tyre slightly wearing on edges

nearside rear tyre perishing + slightly wearing on outer edge

offside rear tyre perishing

oil leak around engine

rear exhaust rubber snapped, has been repaired with wire

slight play in offside front steering rack

Fail 13 Jul 2016 56,095 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (2.4.A.3)

bonnet stand clip broken

clutch very high

engine overheated on emissions

nearside front tyre slightly wearing on edges

nearside rear tyre perishing + slightly wearing on outer edge

offside rear tyre perishing

oil leak around engine

rear exhaust rubber snapped, has been repaired with wire

slight play in offside front steering rack

Pass 13 Jul 2015 56,087 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

offside rear tyre perished

Fail 13 Jul 2015 56,086 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 21 Jul 2014 56,079 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

nearside + offside rear arch's corroded

nearside + offside rear tyre's perished

Pass 16 Jul 2013 56,037 miles

Coolant leak

Oil leak

nearside + offside rear tyre perished

Pass 7 Jul 2012 55,602 miles

all suspension and shock absorber bushes slightly perished

both rear tyres slightly perished

oil leak around engine

slight play in steering rack

Pass 13 Jul 2011 55,134 miles

Coolant leak

Oil leak

Pass 5 Jul 2010 54,610 miles

Oil leak

Fail 5 Jul 2010 54,610 miles

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Oil leak

Fail 11 Jul 2009 53,873 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 11 Jul 2009 53,873 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 5 Jul 2008 53,147 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2008 53,147 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2007 51,607 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2007 51,585 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 5 Jul 2006 50,766 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2005 50,176 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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UFG 89Y is a 1982 Ford Escort in Blue with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 UFG 89Y, 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 UFG 89Y registered?

UFG 89Y is a 1982 Ford Escort, first registered on 1 August 1982.

Is UFG 89Y safe to buy?

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