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URN 365Y

1982 Ford Escort

Green Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

86,110 mi
Last recorded86,110 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2008
Typical for 1982 Ford Escort56,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationURN 365Y
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1982
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2008 86,110 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

n/s of steering rack slight play

n/s rear wing corrosion

o/s rear door shut slight corrosion

Fail 31 Jul 2008 86,077 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

n/s of steering rack slight play

n/s rear wing corrosion

o/s rear door shut slight corrosion

Pass 24 Jul 2007 84,615 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2007 84,607 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

corrosion starting in n/s/r sill

corrosion starting in rear sill backs

n/s/f tyre on 1.6mm legal limit 155/13t

oil leak?

slight play in both rear wheel bearings

slight play in n/s of steering rack

Pass 27 Jul 2006 83,594 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2006 83,594 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

corrosion starting in different places under vehicle

oil pressure switch leaking

slight play in n/s of steering rack

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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URN 365Y is a 1982 Ford Escort in Green with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 URN 365Y, 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 URN 365Y registered?

URN 365Y is a 1982 Ford Escort, first registered on 1 August 1982.

Is URN 365Y safe to buy?

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