MOT Status
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877 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Coolant leak ()
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
4point rally harnesses fitted with no seat adjustment
front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)
no rear seats fitted
4 point rally harnesses and seats fitted with fixed adjustment
Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim both (4.2.A.1a)
front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)
no rear seats fitted
Centre Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
rally seats and 4 point harnesses fitted, there is no provision for fore and aft seat adjustment
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush mounting (2.7.4)
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush mounting (2.7.4)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (8.2.3)
Centre Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
rally seats and 4 point harnesses fitted, there is no provision for fore and aft seat adjustment
Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)
Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)
roughness in osf wheel bearing
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
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KGT 705Y is a 1982 Ford Escort in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.
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 KGT 705Y, 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 KGT 705Y registered?
KGT 705Y is a 1982 Ford Escort, first registered on 31 December 1982.
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