MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
33,819 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Oil leak
offside outer tyre side wall damaged
rear inner sills corroded
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)
Oil leak
offside outer tyre side wall damaged
rear inner sills corroded
Oil leak
centre exhaust box corroded and slight blow
front and rear bumpers damaged
front grill damaged
offside rear wheel arch and door damaged
Oil leak
front and rear bumpers damaged
tail gate dampers weak
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Oil leak
front and rear bumpers damaged
tail gate dampers weak
Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
engine has oil leak
exhausr emissions running very lean
offside rear tyre side wall damaged
How Reliable is the Ford Escort?
Based on 4,961,191 MOT tests across 821,553 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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FGO 86X is a 1982 Ford Escort in Brown with a 1,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.
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 FGO 86X, 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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How do I check the history of FGO 86X?
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What year was FGO 86X registered?
FGO 86X is a 1982 Ford Escort, first registered on 6 May 1982.
Is FGO 86X safe to buy?
The MOT history for FGO 86X shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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