MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
78,785 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Nail in tyre rear ()
Nearside Nail in tyre rear ()
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working front (1.1.A.3b)
Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
Oil leak
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Rear suspension soft!
nsr wheel bearing noisy?
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Oil leak
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Rear suspension soft!
nsr wheel bearing starting to get noisy?
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Oil leak
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Rear suspension soft!
nsr wheel bearing starting to get noisy?
Battery insecure
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Battery insecure
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Oil leak
PLAY IN N/S RACK ARM
PLAY IN O/S RACK ARM
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Oil leak
PLAY IN N/S RACK ARM
PLAY IN O/S RACK ARM
ENGINE GEARBOX OIL LEAKS
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
ENGINE GEARBOX OIL LEAKS
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
O/S/F FOOTWELL RUSTY AND HOLED BUT OUTSIDE THE PRESCRIBED AREA
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
How Reliable is the Ford Escort?
Based on 4,961,191 MOT tests across 821,553 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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LHY 117Y is a 1982 Ford Escort in Orange with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.
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 LHY 117Y, 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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LHY 117Y is a 1982 Ford Escort, first registered on 11 August 1982.
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