CarVerify

Free Car Check

VJU 621X

1982 Ford Escort

Brown Petrol 1117cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2023
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

55,652 mi
Last recorded55,652 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2022
Typical for 1982 Ford Escort56,068 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Ford
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationVJU 621X
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1982
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,117cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2022 55,652 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2021 54,505 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2020 53,518 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2019 52,448 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2018 50,569 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2017 48,473 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2016 46,444 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2015 44,464 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2014 42,599 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2013 40,030 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2012 37,722 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2011 34,824 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2010 32,443 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2009 29,459 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2009 29,443 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Upper Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 16 Jul 2008 26,445 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2008 26,445 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2007 21,833 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2007 21,833 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Macpherson strut insecure (2.4.G.1)

Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is fractured (3.1.9)

Pass 14 Jul 2006 17,077 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
Full Ford Escort reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

VJU 621X is a 1982 Ford Escort in Brown with a 1,117cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 VJU 621X, 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

How do I check the history of VJU 621X?

You can check the full history of VJU 621X by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was VJU 621X registered?

VJU 621X is a 1982 Ford Escort, first registered on 23 February 1982.

Is VJU 621X safe to buy?

The MOT history for VJU 621X shows 20 tests with a 85% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does VJU 621X have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on VJU 621X. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.