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LNH 255Y

1982 Ford Escort

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2015
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

24,149 mi
Last recorded24,149 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2014
Typical for 1982 Ford Escort56,068 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLNH 255Y
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1982
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2014 24,149 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Plastic covers fitted under front wheel arches, suspected not from standard.

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Signs that wheels have caught plastic under front arches

Vehicle and components covered in underseal

Fail 13 Nov 2014 24,146 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Plastic covers fitted under front wheel arches, suspected not from standard.

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Signs that wheels have caught plastic under front arches

Vehicle and components covered in underseal

Fail 16 May 2014 24,124 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Nearside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

covers fitted to wheel archs wheels rubbing on covers when front on lock to lock

suspension fitted with lowering springs

Pass 3 May 2013 23,161 miles

FRONT BRAKE DISCS SLIGHTLY CORRODED

NEARSIDE FRONT WHEEL BEARING MAKING A SLIGHT NOISE WHEN ROTATED

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 25 Apr 2013 23,150 miles

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

FRONT BRAKE DISCS SLIGHTLY CORRODED

NEARSIDE FRONT WHEEL BEARING MAKING A SLIGHT NOISE WHEN ROTATED

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Sep 2010 21,137 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 3 Sep 2010 21,097 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 8 Sep 2009 19,142 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 7 Sep 2009 19,123 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 6 Sep 2008 16,062 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2007 13,131 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2007 13,075 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 1 Sep 2006 10,831 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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LNH 255Y is a 1982 Ford Escort in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 LNH 255Y, 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 LNH 255Y registered?

LNH 255Y is a 1982 Ford Escort, first registered on 10 November 1982.

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