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WGW 740Y

1982 Ford Escort

Blue Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2025
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

19,143 mi
Last recorded19,143 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2024
Typical for 1982 Ford Escort56,068 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWGW 740Y
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1982
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2024 19,143 miles

Front Corrosion to both wheel arches and doors

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked (0.1 (b))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2023 19,131 miles

Front Corrosion to both front wheel arches and door skins

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked (0.1 (b))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2022 19,112 miles

Corrosion underneath, door skins and front wings corroded

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2021 19,092 miles

General corrosion on underside of vehicle, front wings corroded, door skins corroded

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 27 Nov 2020 19,061 miles

General corrosion on underside of vehicle, front wings corroded

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged Mirror cracked ()

Pass 29 May 2019 18,979 miles

All tyre'scracked

Near side mirror glass damaged

Various areas of corrosion on underside

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Apr 2019 18,979 miles

Fuel hose leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

all tyres cracked

near side mirror damaged

various areas of corrosion on underside

wings corroded

Pass 9 Nov 2017 18,963 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

all tyres cracking within tread

both wings corroded

front floor pans/chassis corroded

near side mirror glass cracked

various areas of corrosion on underside

Pass 17 Mar 2016 18,952 miles

All 4 tyres cracked treads

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion wing (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside mirror missing

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion wing (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Anti roll bar (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 17 Mar 2016 18,952 miles

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

All 4 tyres cracked treads

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion wing (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside mirror missing

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion wing (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Anti roll bar (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 19 Mar 2015 18,884 miles

All 4 tyres perished and cracked

Corrosion at both front outer seals

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside front seat full of items

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear seat full of items

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 17 Mar 2015 18,884 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

All 4 tyres perished and cracked

Corrosion at both front outer seals

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside front seat full of items

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear seat full of items

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 Feb 2014 18,852 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2013 18,827 miles

front brakes starting to bind

front floor pan's corroded

near side rear outer sill corroded

Fail 21 Feb 2013 18,827 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

front brakes starting to bind

front floor pan's corroded

near side rear outer sill corroded

Fail 20 Feb 2012 18,758 miles

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

Nearside rear seal corroded

Rear seats not in use

Pass 20 Feb 2012 18,758 miles

Nearside rear seal corroded

Rear seats not in use

Pass 10 Jan 2011 18,731 miles

near side mirror glass cracked

near side rear outer sill corroding

rear exhaust mount split

Pass 13 Jan 2010 18,469 miles

slight brake binding on rear wheels , coming up for new front wiper blades , damage to n/s door mirror ,

Pass 15 Jan 2009 18,143 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2008 17,711 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2007 17,565 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2006 16,898 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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WGW 740Y is a 1982 Ford Escort in Blue with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 WGW 740Y, 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.

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What year was WGW 740Y registered?

WGW 740Y is a 1982 Ford Escort, first registered on 15 September 1982.

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The MOT history for WGW 740Y shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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