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HTA 509Y

1982 Ford Escort

Blue Petrol 1117cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2009
Tests3 (3 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

86,758 mi
Last recorded86,758 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2008
Typical for 1982 Ford Escort56,068 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHTA 509Y
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1982
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,117cc

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MOT History

3 pass
Pass 12 Aug 2008 86,758 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2007 84,263 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Oil leak

emissions very close to limit

Pass 24 Jul 2006 82,056 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing (2.6.1)

signs of uneven braking rear service brake

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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HTA 509Y is a 1982 Ford Escort in Blue with a 1,117cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 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 HTA 509Y, 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 HTA 509Y registered?

HTA 509Y is a 1982 Ford Escort, first registered on 31 December 1982.

Is HTA 509Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for HTA 509Y shows 3 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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