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YLU 214X

1982 Ford Escort

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2022
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

35,514 mi
Last recorded35,514 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2021
Typical for 1982 Ford Escort56,068 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYLU 214X
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1982
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2021 35,514 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2021 35,514 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 May 2014 33,773 miles
Fail 29 May 2014 33,772 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 14 Sep 2012 30,809 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both rear wheel bearings have slight play

Pass 22 Jul 2011 27,810 miles

Brake fluid level low

Offside rear wheel bearing slightly noisy

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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YLU 214X is a 1982 Ford Escort in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YLU 214X, 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 YLU 214X registered?

YLU 214X is a 1982 Ford Escort, first registered on 31 December 1982.

Is YLU 214X safe to buy?

The MOT history for YLU 214X shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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