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HJE 555Y

1982 Ford Escort

White Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2023
Tests14 (14 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

26,956 mi
Last recorded26,956 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2022
Typical for 1982 Ford Escort56,068 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJE 555Y
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1982
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

14 pass
Pass 26 Aug 2022 26,956 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2021 26,530 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2020 26,412 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2019 26,404 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2018 26,077 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2017 25,221 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2016 34,980 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2015 39,330 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2014 38,126 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2013 37,113 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 34,906 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 32,031 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2010 29,083 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2009 26,307 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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HJE 555Y is a 1982 Ford Escort in White with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 HJE 555Y, 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 HJE 555Y registered?

HJE 555Y is a 1982 Ford Escort, first registered on 31 December 1982.

Is HJE 555Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for HJE 555Y shows 14 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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