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WDX 53X

1982 Ford Escort

White Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2015
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

50,171 mi
Last recorded50,171 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2014
Typical for 1982 Ford Escort56,068 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWDX 53X
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1982
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2014 50,171 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Sep 2011 47,620 miles

harnesses fitted in front as replacement of belts

no rear seats or belts fitted at time of test

Fail 10 Sep 2011 47,620 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

harnesses fitted in front as replacement of belts

no rear seats or belts fitted at time of test

Pass 13 Aug 2010 58,107 miles

no rear seat belts fitted

no rear seats fitted

roll cage fitted at time of test

vehicle has been lowered

Fail 31 Jul 2010 58,107 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Nearside Front Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

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

Offside Front Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

no rear seat belts fitted

no rear seats fitted

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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WDX 53X is a 1982 Ford Escort in White with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 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 WDX 53X, 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 WDX 53X registered?

WDX 53X is a 1982 Ford Escort, first registered on 15 March 1982.

Is WDX 53X safe to buy?

The MOT history for WDX 53X shows 5 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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