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YWX 882X

1982 Ford Escort

White Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

85,341 mi
Last recorded85,341 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 1982 Ford Escort56,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYWX 882X
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1982
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 85,341 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2024 84,114 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2023 82,007 miles
Pass 9 May 2022 80,553 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2021 79,100 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2020 77,605 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Apr 2020 77,601 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2019 76,365 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Apr 2019 76,365 miles

Exhaust system insecure front pipe resleeved (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 9 May 2018 74,847 miles
Fail 8 May 2018 74,846 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 May 2017 73,305 miles
Pass 5 May 2016 71,711 miles
Pass 9 May 2015 71,107 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2014 70,760 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2013 69,982 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2011 69,712 miles
Pass 12 May 2006 68,823 miles
Fail 11 May 2006 688,253 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

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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YWX 882X is a 1982 Ford Escort in White with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 YWX 882X, 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 YWX 882X registered?

YWX 882X is a 1982 Ford Escort, first registered on 10 May 1982.

Is YWX 882X safe to buy?

The MOT history for YWX 882X shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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