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WHD 701X

1982 Ford Escort

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2023
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

30,305 mi
Last recorded30,305 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2022
Typical for 1982 Ford Escort56,068 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWHD 701X
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1982
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2022 30,305 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2021 29,838 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2020 29,121 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Jul 2020 29,121 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2019 28,670 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2018 28,569 miles
Fail 29 May 2018 28,532 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking wheel cylinder (1.1.3 (d))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

oil level warning lamp illuminated

Pass 28 Mar 2017 28,107 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2017 28,107 miles

Shock absorber insecure o/s n/s rear lower loose 4 bolts (2.7.2b)

Pass 3 May 2016 24,497 miles

Rear wheel bearing has slight play both rear (2.6.2)

Pass 21 May 2015 21,762 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2014 21,697 miles

both outer cv boots.................

Pass 2 Oct 2006 20,227 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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WHD 701X is a 1982 Ford Escort in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 WHD 701X, 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 WHD 701X registered?

WHD 701X is a 1982 Ford Escort, first registered on 11 June 1982.

Is WHD 701X safe to buy?

The MOT history for WHD 701X shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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