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WSS 281Y

1982 Ford Escort

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Apr 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

65,355 mi
Last recorded65,355 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2026
Typical for 1982 Ford Escort56,068 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWSS 281Y
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1982
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2026 65,355 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2025 64,919 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2024 64,519 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2023 64,050 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2022 63,686 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2019 63,551 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2018 63,192 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2017 62,845 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2017 62,845 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 2 May 2016 62,058 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2013 61,333 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 60,433 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2011 59,295 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2010 57,676 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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WSS 281Y is a 1982 Ford Escort in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 WSS 281Y, 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 WSS 281Y?

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What year was WSS 281Y registered?

WSS 281Y is a 1982 Ford Escort, first registered on 13 August 1982.

Is WSS 281Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for WSS 281Y shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does WSS 281Y have outstanding finance?

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