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XDF 730X

1982 Ford Escort

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2019
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

56,526 mi
Last recorded56,526 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2018
Typical for 1982 Ford Escort56,068 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXDF 730X
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1982
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2018 56,526 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2016 56,512 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2016 56,507 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Dec 2013 55,891 miles

Oil leak

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

nearside front floor corroded

nearside rear wheel arch corroded

surface rust in various areas.

Pass 17 Dec 2012 54,965 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

vehicle has surface rust

Pass 22 Dec 2011 53,908 miles

Oil leak

surface rust in various places

Pass 16 Dec 2010 53,176 miles

rusty underneath

Pass 30 Nov 2009 52,047 miles

Oil leak

rusty underneath

Pass 2 Dec 2008 51,272 miles

battery tray rusty

Pass 13 Dec 2007 50,469 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2006 49,578 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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XDF 730X is a 1982 Ford Escort in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 XDF 730X, 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

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What year was XDF 730X registered?

XDF 730X is a 1982 Ford Escort, first registered on 3 June 1982.

Is XDF 730X safe to buy?

The MOT history for XDF 730X shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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