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NOC 924X

1982 Ford Escort

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2025
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

22,066 mi
Last recorded22,066 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2024
Typical for 1982 Ford Escort56,068 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNOC 924X
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1982
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2024 22,066 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 44,915 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

battery tray corroded

boot floor corroded

corrosion to boot

general corrosion to underbody some obscured by underseal/filler

n/s/r sill corroded around sill cover

o/s/f seat belt slight fray

Pass 6 Apr 2010 35,464 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

n/s/f floor corroded

o/s/f wing top corroded

speaker box fitted to boot floor

Fail 1 Apr 2010 35,417 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

n/s/f floor corroded

o/s/f wing top corroded

speaker box fitted to boot floor

Pass 10 Feb 2009 23,872 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2007 22,339 miles

steering rack worn

Pass 21 Nov 2006 52,350 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2006 52,253 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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NOC 924X is a 1982 Ford Escort in Silver with a 1,597cc 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 NOC 924X, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was NOC 924X registered?

NOC 924X is a 1982 Ford Escort, first registered on 25 January 1982.

Is NOC 924X safe to buy?

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