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MWS 465Y

1982 Ford Escort

Silver Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2009
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

71,305 mi
Last recorded71,305 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2008
Typical for 1982 Ford Escort56,068 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMWS 465Y
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1982
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2008 71,305 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2007 68,999 miles

n/s/r brake slight binding

various slight corrosion and old welds

Fail 16 Oct 2007 68,994 miles

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

n/s/r brake slight binding

various slight corrosion and old welds

Pass 3 Oct 2006 68,650 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2006 68,628 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 25 Oct 2005 68,241 miles

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

Fail 19 Oct 2005 68,211 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

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

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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MWS 465Y is a 1982 Ford Escort in Silver with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 MWS 465Y, 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 MWS 465Y registered?

MWS 465Y is a 1982 Ford Escort, first registered on 17 November 1982.

Is MWS 465Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for MWS 465Y shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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