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LMB 212Y

1982 Ford Escort

Green Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2025
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

66,962 mi
Last recorded66,962 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2024
Typical for 1982 Ford Escort56,068 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLMB 212Y
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1982
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2024 66,962 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

front tie bar bushes starting to tear

vehicle starting to corrode underneath

Pass 12 Dec 2022 66,864 miles

vehicle starting to corrode underneath

Fail 12 Dec 2022 66,864 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

vehicle starting to corrode underneath

Pass 25 Nov 2021 66,795 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2020 66,693 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2019 66,178 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2018 65,813 miles

front tie bar bushes tearing

rear suspension bushes starting to tear

Pass 3 Apr 2017 65,677 miles

front track control arm bushes deteriating

rear track control arm bushes deteriaing

Fail 28 Mar 2017 65,661 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 13 Feb 2016 65,268 miles

brake pipes starting to pit

rear tie bar bushes deteriating

Fail 12 Feb 2016 65,260 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill area (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

brake pipes starting to pit

rear tie bar bushes deteriating

Pass 30 Jun 2011 64,198 miles

body starting to corrode around o/s sill area

Pass 7 Apr 2009 59,787 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2009 59,765 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 8 Apr 2008 57,968 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2007 57,686 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2006 56,942 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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LMB 212Y is a 1982 Ford Escort in Green with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 LMB 212Y, 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 LMB 212Y registered?

LMB 212Y is a 1982 Ford Escort, first registered on 8 November 1982.

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