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WRF 314X

1982 Ford Escort

Green Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2023
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

33,482 mi
Last recorded33,482 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2022
Typical for 1982 Ford Escort56,068 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWRF 314X
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1982
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2022 33,482 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2022 33,475 miles

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel only 35kg effort (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel only 40kg effort. (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 26 Jan 2021 33,174 miles

brake warning light flashing on dash.

Pass 20 Jan 2020 32,854 miles

Nearside Rear Lower wheel arch corroded

Offside Rear Upper inner arch corroded

Pass 18 Jan 2019 32,553 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2018 32,193 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2017 31,899 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2016 31,652 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2015 31,387 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2014 31,148 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2013 30,909 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 17 Jan 2012 30,708 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2011 30,471 miles

Slight misting on n/s/f shocker

Slight play in steering rack n/s and o/s

Pass 26 Jan 2010 30,202 miles

O/s/f and n/s/f anti roll bar bushes split

Fail 22 Jan 2010 30,199 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

O/s/f and n/s/f anti roll bar bushes split

Pass 21 Jan 2009 29,933 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2008 29,499 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2007 28,889 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2006 28,508 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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WRF 314X is a 1982 Ford Escort in Green with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 WRF 314X, 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

How do I check the history of WRF 314X?

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What year was WRF 314X registered?

WRF 314X is a 1982 Ford Escort, first registered on 9 March 1982.

Is WRF 314X safe to buy?

The MOT history for WRF 314X shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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