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CRH 802X

1982 Ford Escort

White Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2022
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

7,554 mi
Last recorded7,554 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2021
Typical for 1982 Ford Escort56,068 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCRH 802X
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1982
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2021 7,554 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive CHASSIS/OUTRIGGER (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Aug 2020 7,481 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2019 7,361 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2018 7,253 miles

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

Fail 8 Aug 2018 7,252 miles

Brake pad(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Aug 2017 7,171 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 26 Jul 2017 7,169 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded battery tray (3.6.C.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 8 Aug 2016 6,988 miles

Nearside Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive BATTERY TRAY AREA (3.6.C.3)

Fail 5 Aug 2016 6,986 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive BATTERY TRAY AREA (3.6.C.3)

Pass 7 Jul 2015 6,854 miles

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

signs of possible leakage from brake master cylinder area

Fail 7 Jul 2015 6,854 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

signs of possible leakage from brake master cylinder area

Pass 23 Jun 2014 6,387 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2014 6,385 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint locking device insecure (2.1.6)

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2013 6,230 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2013 6,230 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut not locked (2.5.B.1a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 16 Jan 2012 4,550 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2012 4,550 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Trailing arm attachment bracket/mounting nut missing (2.4.G.1)

Pass 18 Jan 2011 3,527 miles

interior mirror missing

parking brake travel long

Fail 17 Jan 2011 3,520 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

interior mirror missing

parking brake travel long

Pass 25 Mar 2009 2,584 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2008 1,604 miles

both front flexi hoses slightly twisted

Fail 2 Apr 2008 1,589 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2007 98,368 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2006 96,251 miles

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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CRH 802X is a 1982 Ford Escort in White with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 CRH 802X, 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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CRH 802X is a 1982 Ford Escort, first registered on 7 July 1982.

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