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XBV 355Y

1982 Ford Escort

Bronze Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2014
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

6,889 mi
Last recorded6,889 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2013
Typical for 1982 Ford Escort56,068 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXBV 355Y
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1982
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Fail 11 Nov 2013 6,889 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 11 Nov 2013 6,889 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 20 Nov 2012 6,149 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2012 6,049 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

Pass 28 Nov 2011 105,457 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2011 105,453 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front brake discs corroded to excess

Pass 3 Jan 2008 3,084 miles

N/S/R wheel bearing noisy

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

Fail 3 Jan 2008 3,084 miles

N/S/R wheel bearing noisy

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

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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XBV 355Y is a 1982 Ford Escort in Bronze with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 XBV 355Y, 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 XBV 355Y registered?

XBV 355Y is a 1982 Ford Escort, first registered on 31 August 1982.

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