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MDO 59X

1982 Ford Escort

Blue Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

29,666 mi
Last recorded29,666 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2011
Typical for 1982 Ford Escort56,068 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMDO 59X
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1982
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2011 29,666 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2011 29,663 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 20 Jan 2010 28,985 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2009 26,939 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2008 23,250 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2007 21,675 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2007 21,630 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2006 20,807 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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MDO 59X is a 1982 Ford Escort in Blue with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 MDO 59X, 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 MDO 59X registered?

MDO 59X is a 1982 Ford Escort, first registered on 29 April 1982.

Is MDO 59X safe to buy?

The MOT history for MDO 59X shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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