MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
83,091 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
all suspention rubber bushes slightly cracked
play in off side and near side rack drum stick joints
sills,floor,baulk head,chassis rails and cross members rusty
Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)
Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
all suspention rubber bushes slightly cracked
chassis rails and suspention arms rusty
play in off side and near side rack drum stick joints
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
altinator warning light stays on
play in off side and near side steering rack drum stick joints
rear exhaust rusty
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
altinator light glowing
chassis rails,floor,sills and crossmembers rusty
play in off side and near side steering rack drumstick joints
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
floor sills and chassis rails rusty
play in o/s and n/s steering rack drumstick joints
Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
floor sills and chassis rails rusty
play in o/s and n/s rack drum stick joints
How Reliable is the Ford Escort?
Based on 4,961,191 MOT tests across 821,553 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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WPE 872Y is a 1982 Ford Escort in Brown with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 WPE 872Y, 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 WPE 872Y registered?
WPE 872Y is a 1982 Ford Escort, first registered on 20 September 1982.
Is WPE 872Y safe to buy?
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