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GGH 282X

1982 Ford Escort

Brown Petrol 1117cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

2,316 mi
Last recorded2,316 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2017
Typical for 1982 Ford Escort56,068 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGGH 282X
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1982
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,117cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2017 2,316 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion floor (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion floor (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 13 May 2014 1,285 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

gearbox oil leak from seals slight play in differental bearings

Pass 10 May 2013 233 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

n/s/r foot & handbrake slight low effort

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 8 May 2012 98,875 miles

engine oil leak (oil light switch)

Pass 16 May 2011 96,522 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 12 May 2010 95,033 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 20 May 2009 93,467 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

feul filler neck perishing no leaks found

n/s/f inner wing corroding

Fail 14 May 2009 93,447 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 6 May 2008 91,865 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 15 May 2007 90,349 miles
Fail 15 May 2007 90,349 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nearside rear brake pipes starting to corrode

slight play in both rear shock bearings

slight play in offside front steering rack

Pass 19 May 2006 88,305 miles
Fail 10 May 2006 88,259 miles

Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

floorpans corroding around seat mounts

n/s/r innersill corroding

Pass 17 May 2005 86,421 miles

advanced corrosion evident in nearside rear inner †sill †moderate wear in offside front tie rod rubber †offside rear tyre worn down to an average of 3.0 mm

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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GGH 282X is a 1982 Ford Escort in Brown with a 1,117cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 GGH 282X, 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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GGH 282X is a 1982 Ford Escort, first registered on 21 May 1982.

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