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DVX 312X

1982 Ford Escort

White Petrol 1286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2019
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

55,109 mi
Last recorded55,109 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2018
Typical for 1982 Ford Escort56,068 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDVX 312X
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1982
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,286cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2018 55,109 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

engine sump corroded

Fail 2 Jun 2018 55,109 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

engine sump corroded

Pass 3 Jun 2017 49,693 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

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

fuel tank dinted

Fail 3 Jun 2017 49,668 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

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

fuel tank dinted

Pass 4 Jun 2016 42,736 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2012 90,478 miles

General corrosion to underside of vehicle

N/S/F Tyre tread just acceptable

N/S/F Upper sill corroded

N/S/R Tyre low tread

N/S/R Wheel bearing noisy

O/S/F Underfloor corroded

O/S/R Lower wheel arch corroded

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Oil leak

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 5 Jul 2012 90,478 miles

O/S/R Lower wheel arch corroded

Oil leak

General corrosion to underside of vehicle

N/S/F Tyre tread just acceptable

N/S/F Upper sill corroded

N/S/R Tyre low tread

N/S/R Wheel bearing noisy

O/S/F Underfloor corroded

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 1 Jul 2011 89,362 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

General vehicle condition is corroded

N/S/F Lower wheel arch corroded

N/S/F Tyre tread just acceptable

N/S/R Tyre perishing

N/S/R Wheel bearing slightly noisy

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

O/S Sill corroded

O/S/R Lower wheel arch corroded

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 1 Jul 2011 89,362 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

General vehicle condition is corroded

N/S/F Lower wheel arch corroded

N/S/F Tyre tread just acceptable

N/S/R Tyre perishing

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

O/S Sill corroded

O/S/R Lower wheel arch corroded

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 Jun 2010 86,858 miles

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

Oil leak

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

general body condition is corroded

o/s sill corroded

tyres different size on rear axle

Pass 25 Jun 2009 84,180 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2009 84,179 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 1 Jul 2008 80,719 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2008 80,717 miles

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

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

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

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

both rear torsion bar bushes worn

tatty bodywork

tyre sizes differant front and rear

Fail 2 Jul 2007 76,965 miles

Coolant leak

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

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

o/s/f wing corroded

sills corroded

Pass 2 Jul 2007 76,965 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

o/s/f wing corroded

sills corroded

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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DVX 312X is a 1982 Ford Escort in White with a 1,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 DVX 312X, 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 DVX 312X registered?

DVX 312X is a 1982 Ford Escort, first registered on 28 June 1982.

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The MOT history for DVX 312X shows 16 tests with a 56.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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