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GHK 903Y

1982 Ford Escort

Gold Petrol 1295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2023
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

32,987 mi
Last recorded32,987 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2022
Typical for 1982 Ford Escort56,068 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGHK 903Y
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1982
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,295cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2022 32,987 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 32,796 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2009 32,796 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

Pass 9 May 2008 30,677 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

slight play in nearside of rack

Fail 8 May 2008 30,677 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

slight play in nearside of rack

Pass 11 May 2007 28,478 miles
Fail 2 May 2007 28,478 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 4 May 2006 25,877 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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GHK 903Y is a 1982 Ford Escort in Gold with a 1,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 GHK 903Y, 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 GHK 903Y registered?

GHK 903Y is a 1982 Ford Escort, first registered on 1 November 1982.

Is GHK 903Y safe to buy?

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