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GFR 28Y

1982 Ford Escort

Black Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2022
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

29,998 mi
Last recorded29,998 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2021
Typical for 1982 Ford Escort56,068 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGFR 28Y
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1982
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2021 29,998 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2020 29,466 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2019 28,560 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2016 28,235 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2015 26,716 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2014 25,613 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2013 24,293 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2013 24,293 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 6 Aug 2012 23,838 miles

front cross member/ chassis heavily undersealed

Fail 6 Aug 2012 23,838 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

front cross member/ chassis heavily undersealed

Pass 19 Jul 2011 22,903 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

travel on brake pedal could be improved

Fail 18 Jul 2011 22,899 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5) DANGEROUS

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 13 Aug 2010 20,155 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2010 86,014 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Mar 2009 18,772 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2007 18,233 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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GFR 28Y is a 1982 Ford Escort in Black with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 GFR 28Y, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GFR 28Y registered?

GFR 28Y is a 1982 Ford Escort, first registered on 31 December 1982.

Is GFR 28Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for GFR 28Y shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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