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URU 113X

1982 Ford Escort

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

18,641 mi
Last recorded18,641 miles
Recorded on23 May 2015
Typical for 1982 Ford Escort56,068 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationURU 113X
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1982
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 May 2015 18,641 miles

Oil leak

corrosion to rear inner sills

Pass 17 May 2014 18,302 miles

Oil leak

Pass 11 May 2013 17,666 miles

Oil leak

Pass 5 May 2012 17,060 miles

coolent leak from radiator area

off side front brake hose touching the shock on lock

oil leaks

slight play and roughness to offside rear wheel bearing

Pass 28 May 2011 16,388 miles

Coolant leak

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

nearside headlight slightly dim and slightly different colour to other headlight

offside mirror slightly insecure

Fail 25 May 2011 16,383 miles

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

Coolant leak

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

nearside headlight slightly dim and slightly different colour to other headlight

offside mirror slightly insecure

Pass 15 May 2010 15,259 miles
Pass 26 May 2009 14,284 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 26 May 2009 14,284 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Pass 1 Jul 2008 12,504 miles
Fail 30 May 2008 12,494 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

radiator leaking ns front

slight corrosion around battery tray

Pass 5 Sep 2006 10,931 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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URU 113X is a 1982 Ford Escort in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 URU 113X, 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 URU 113X registered?

URU 113X is a 1982 Ford Escort, first registered on 6 April 1982.

Is URU 113X safe to buy?

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