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KGO 254Y

1982 Ford Escort

Bronze Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2025
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

88,439 mi
Last recorded88,439 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2024
Typical for 1982 Ford Escort56,068 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKGO 254Y
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1982
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 4 Sep 2024 88,439 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view centre - top (3.2 (a) (i))

park brake adjust

Pass 6 Apr 2023 87,935 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2022 87,647 miles

park brake adjustment

Pass 17 Feb 2021 86,271 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2019 85,179 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2018 84,412 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2017 82,318 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015 82,175 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2014 82,056 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2006 81,802 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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KGO 254Y is a 1982 Ford Escort in Bronze with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 KGO 254Y, 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 KGO 254Y registered?

KGO 254Y is a 1982 Ford Escort, first registered on 9 August 1982.

Is KGO 254Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for KGO 254Y shows 10 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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