MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
84,449 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)
Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
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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XEH 552X is a 1982 Ford Escort in White with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 XEH 552X, 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 XEH 552X registered?
XEH 552X is a 1982 Ford Escort, first registered on 20 April 1982.
Is XEH 552X safe to buy?
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