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WJU 74X

1982 Ford Escort

Orange Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2021
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

43,118 mi
Last recorded43,118 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2020
Typical for 1982 Ford Escort56,068 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJU 74X
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1982
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2020 43,118 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2013 43,051 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2013 43,051 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Pass 7 Oct 2011 41,304 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

n/s/f x member slightly corroded

o/s/r wheel bearing noisy

rear floor surface corrosion

Pass 2 Oct 2010 38,106 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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WJU 74X is a 1982 Ford Escort in Orange with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 WJU 74X, 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 WJU 74X registered?

WJU 74X is a 1982 Ford Escort, first registered on 12 May 1982.

Is WJU 74X safe to buy?

The MOT history for WJU 74X shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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