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FGO 86X

1982 Ford Escort

Brown Petrol 1295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

33,819 mi
Last recorded33,819 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2009
Typical for 1982 Ford Escort56,068 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFGO 86X
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1982
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,295cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2009 33,819 miles

Oil leak

offside outer tyre side wall damaged

rear inner sills corroded

Fail 21 Sep 2009 33,819 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2008 33,449 miles

Oil leak

centre exhaust box corroded and slight blow

front and rear bumpers damaged

front grill damaged

offside rear wheel arch and door damaged

Pass 1 Oct 2007 33,017 miles

Oil leak

front and rear bumpers damaged

tail gate dampers weak

Fail 27 Sep 2007 33,014 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2006 32,560 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2006 32,560 miles

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.

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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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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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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