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KOR 635Y

1982 Ford Escort

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2023
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

50,375 mi
Last recorded50,375 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2022
Typical for 1982 Ford Escort56,068 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKOR 635Y
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1982
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2022 50,375 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Mar 2022 50,375 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2021 49,981 miles

All Brake Pipes Have been Greased

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

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

Pass 11 May 2019 49,651 miles
Pass 10 May 2018 49,317 miles
Pass 2 May 2017 49,120 miles
Pass 14 May 2016 48,501 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2014 48,233 miles
Fail 3 May 2013 48,079 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

both rear tyres perishing

Pass 3 May 2013 48,079 miles

both rear tyres perishing

Pass 17 Aug 2010 47,605 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2009 45,690 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2008 45,341 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2007 45,101 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2006 44,491 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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KOR 635Y is a 1982 Ford Escort in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 KOR 635Y, 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 KOR 635Y registered?

KOR 635Y is a 1982 Ford Escort, first registered on 14 September 1982.

Is KOR 635Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for KOR 635Y shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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