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CNO 58X

1982 Ford Escort

Green Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2025
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

76,625 mi
Last recorded76,625 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2024
Typical for 1982 Ford Escort56,068 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCNO 58X
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1982
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2024 76,625 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect 2 (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2019 76,204 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2011 76,155 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 29 Oct 2010 75,804 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2010 75,802 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 14 Oct 2009 75,395 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 8 Oct 2008 74,961 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2008 74,961 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Fail 17 Oct 2007 74,508 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Pass 17 Oct 2007 74,508 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2006 74,006 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Hazard switch warning light not working

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

Nearside rear foot and hand brake performance low

OFFSIDE CENTRE/REAR FLOOR AND FUEL TANK DAMAGE

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside rear tyre worn outer edge

Oil leak

Slight noise nearside rear wheel bearing

nearside rear tyre wearing outer edge

Pass 31 Oct 2006 74,006 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Hazard switch warning light not working

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

Nearside rear foot and hand brake performance low

OFFSIDE CENTRE/REAR FLOOR AND FUEL TANK DAMAGE

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside rear tyre worn outer edge

Oil leak

Slight noise nearside rear wheel bearing

nearside rear tyre wearing outer edge

Pass 7 Oct 2005 73,466 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2005 73,466 miles

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

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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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CNO 58X is a 1982 Ford Escort in Green with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 CNO 58X, 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 CNO 58X registered?

CNO 58X is a 1982 Ford Escort, first registered on 28 May 1982.

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