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OCV 133X

1982 Ford Escort

Gold Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2022
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

76,893 mi
Last recorded76,893 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2021
Typical for 1982 Ford Escort56,068 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOCV 133X
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1982
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2021 76,893 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

engine oil leak

Fail 6 Dec 2021 76,893 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

engine oil leak

Pass 30 Oct 2020 75,670 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2019 74,906 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Oct 2019 74,904 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2018 73,872 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 73,367 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 72,492 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2014 71,429 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

o/s/f tyre slightly perished

Pass 20 Aug 2009 71,421 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

exhaust mounts perished

o/s/r lower valance corroded

Fail 19 Aug 2009 71,416 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

exhaust mounts perished

o/s/r lower valance corroded

Pass 25 Jun 2008 71,411 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

all rear suspension bushes perished

Fail 15 May 2008 71,402 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Oil leak

corrosion - rear brake pipe ferrules osf inner arch both outer sills and arches

Pass 22 May 2007 70,100 miles

as advisory notice 512301447148

Fail 21 May 2007 70,998 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Oil leak

brake fluid level low

cooling system pressurising

engine oil level low

offside washer jet partially blocked

rear chassis legs, rear inner sills, front panel & front inner wings corroded.

Pass 22 May 2006 70,134 miles

as previous test. cert.no. 762692546168

Fail 22 May 2006 70,134 miles

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

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

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

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

corrosion on nearside rear inner sill, nearside rear outer sill, nearside front sill, rear chassis legs at coil mountings, slam panel, offside front inner arch & front panel.

rear seat belts not fitted

side repeaters not fitted

slight play in rear gearbox mount

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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OCV 133X is a 1982 Ford Escort in Gold with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 OCV 133X, 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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OCV 133X is a 1982 Ford Escort, first registered on 1 June 1982.

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