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UFL 425X

1982 Ford Escort

Blue Petrol 1117cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2013
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

13,213 mi
Last recorded13,213 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2012
Typical for 1982 Ford Escort56,068 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUFL 425X
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1982
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,117cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2012 13,213 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Jan 2011 82,736 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2011 8,270 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2010 43,908 miles

nearside and offside rear tie bar bushes starting to perish

Fail 2 Oct 2009

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 17 Sep 2008 1,612 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

floor seat mount corrosion rear bolt area

Pass 27 Sep 2007 98,609 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2007 98,609 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2006 93,070 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2006 93,070 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Oil leak

some corrosion to both rear inner sills

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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UFL 425X is a 1982 Ford Escort in Blue with a 1,117cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 UFL 425X, 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 UFL 425X registered?

UFL 425X is a 1982 Ford Escort, first registered on 12 March 1982.

Is UFL 425X safe to buy?

The MOT history for UFL 425X shows 10 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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