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GUR 173Y

1982 Ford Escort

Blue Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2024
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

47,736 mi
Last recorded47,736 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2023
Typical for 1982 Ford Escort56,068 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGUR 173Y
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1982
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2023 47,736 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2022 47,580 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2020 47,271 miles

Front Number plate cracked.

Front washer aim requires adjustment but provides enough fluid to screen

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2019 47,154 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Oct 2018 46,650 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2017 46,274 miles

Oil leak ()

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 15 Nov 2016 45,633 miles

Front Registration plate damaged but not likely to be misread

Oil leak ()

Fail 15 Nov 2016 45,633 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Front Registration plate damaged but not likely to be misread

Oil leak ()

Pass 18 Nov 2015 45,119 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2015 45,098 miles

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

Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

oil leak

Pass 4 Nov 2014 44,512 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2013 43,907 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2012 43,061 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2011 42,239 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2010 41,175 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2009 40,187 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2008 39,231 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2008 39,696 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2007 37,946 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2006 36,669 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2005 35,420 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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GUR 173Y is a 1982 Ford Escort in Blue with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 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 GUR 173Y, 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 GUR 173Y registered?

GUR 173Y is a 1982 Ford Escort, first registered on 22 December 1982.

Is GUR 173Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for GUR 173Y shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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