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XLN 357X

1982 Ford Escort

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2022
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

78,618 mi
Last recorded78,618 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2021
Typical for 1982 Ford Escort56,068 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXLN 357X
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1982
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2021 78,618 miles

Nearside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill back (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2017 78,141 miles
Fail 16 May 2017 78,141 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Road wheel distorted inner rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Steering rack inappropriately modified feels very dry in operation (2.2.C.1e)

the exhaust system is in a poor condition blowing very slightly at each joint

Pass 9 May 2016 77,767 miles

over heating loss of coolant

play in inner steering joints ( rack)

oil leak engine

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 1.6 nail in tyre (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner (4.1.E.1)

o/s/f bumper end cap missing

oil & brake warring light flashing on

Fail 4 May 2016 77,766 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp side & hazard (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill holed (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp side & hazard (1.1.A.3f)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 1.6 nail in tyre (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

o/s/f bumper end cap missing

oil & brake warring light flashing on

oil leak engine

over heating loss of coolant

play in inner steering joints ( rack)

Pass 29 Apr 2015 75,864 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

dashboard insecure

Fail 25 Apr 2015 75,862 miles

Nearside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

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

Offside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

dashboard insecure

Pass 26 Nov 2013 73,744 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 25 Nov 2013 73,744 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 26 Oct 2012 71,503 miles
Pass 26 May 2011 70,668 miles
Fail 19 May 2011 70,668 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Fail 1 Apr 2010 67,245 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

rear of nearside and offside outer sills showing signs of corrosion

Pass 1 Apr 2010 67,245 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

rear of nearside and offside outer sills showing signs of corrosion

Pass 29 Nov 2008 61,492 miles

Oil leak

slight corrosion to nearside and offside rear flooring.

Pass 21 Nov 2007 34,353 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2007 34,353 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 2 Sep 2006 48,171 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

gearbox 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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XLN 357X is a 1982 Ford Escort in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 XLN 357X, 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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XLN 357X is a 1982 Ford Escort, first registered on 25 March 1982.

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