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LHY 117Y

1982 Ford Escort

Orange Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2023
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

78,785 mi
Last recorded78,785 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2022
Typical for 1982 Ford Escort56,068 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLHY 117Y
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1982
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2022 78,785 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2020 76,554 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2019 75,888 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2018 75,748 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 30 Nov 2017 75,571 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2016 75,436 miles

Nearside Nail in tyre rear ()

Fail 5 Dec 2016 75,436 miles

Nearside Nail in tyre rear ()

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working front (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 26 Nov 2015 752,669 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2014 74,856 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2013 74,463 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2013 74,459 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear suspension soft!

nsr wheel bearing noisy?

Pass 20 Nov 2012 74,076 miles

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?

Fail 14 Nov 2012 74,074 miles

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?

Pass 2 Nov 2011 73,534 miles

Battery insecure

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 2 Nov 2011 73,534 miles

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)

Pass 10 Nov 2010 73,180 miles

Oil leak

PLAY IN N/S RACK ARM

PLAY IN O/S RACK ARM

Fail 9 Nov 2010 73,180 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2009 72,744 miles

ENGINE GEARBOX OIL LEAKS

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 5 Nov 2009 72,744 miles

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)

Pass 6 Nov 2008 72,340 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2007 71,765 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2007 71,765 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Nov 2006 71,356 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2006 71,340 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2005 70,938 miles

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.

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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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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What year was LHY 117Y registered?

LHY 117Y is a 1982 Ford Escort, first registered on 11 August 1982.

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