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XND 82X

1982 Ford Escort

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

27,942 mi
Last recorded27,942 miles
Recorded on30 May 2008
Typical for 1982 Ford Escort56,068 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXND 82X
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1982
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 May 2008 27,942 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

corrosion just outside o/s/f track control arm mount prescribed area.

fuel filler cap seal beginning to crack.

fuel filler neck pipe badly perished,second hose clip preventing leak.

o/s/ head light reflector beginning to corrode.

o/s/f and n/s/f c.v boot ties badly corroded.

o/s/r tyre beginning to perish.

rear view mirror missing.

slight damage to front number plate.

slight noise n/s/r wheel bearing.

Pass 2 May 2007 27,678 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front suspension and steering componants getting corroded.

fuel filler neck pipe perished not leaking at time of test and no sign of leakage but would advise repair at first sign of leak/avoid filling tank.

o/s/r tyre slightly perished.

Fail 2 May 2007 27,678 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

front suspension and steering componants getting corroded.

fuel filler neck pipe perished not leaking at time of test and no sign of leakage but would advise repair at first sign of leak/avoid filling tank.

o/s/r tyre slightly perished.

Pass 28 Apr 2006 27,317 miles

fuel filler neck hose perishing.

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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XND 82X is a 1982 Ford Escort in Blue 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 XND 82X, 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 XND 82X registered?

XND 82X is a 1982 Ford Escort, first registered on 13 May 1982.

Is XND 82X safe to buy?

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