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OJB 134X

1982 Ford Escort

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

73,713 mi
Last recorded73,713 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2015
Typical for 1982 Ford Escort56,068 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOJB 134X
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1982
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2015 73,713 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2015 73,713 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Offside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Steering locking device insecure all 4 rack bolts (2.2.C.1g)

Pass 22 Apr 2013 73,586 miles

offside front and nearside front brake caliper slightly sticking

Fail 22 Apr 2013 73,586 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

offside front and nearside front brake caliper slightly sticking

Fail 17 Apr 2012 73,025 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

rear exhaust box slightly corroded

Pass 17 Apr 2012 73,025 miles

Oil leak

rear exhaust box slightly corroded

Pass 30 Mar 2011 71,815 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 13 Apr 2010 70,605 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 16 Apr 2009 69,345 miles

Oil leak

Fail 15 Apr 2009 69,345 miles

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Oil leak

Pass 9 Apr 2008 68,177 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 17 Apr 2007 66,835 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2006 65,403 miles

oil leak

Fail 11 Apr 2006 65,402 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

gearbox oil leak

oil leak

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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OJB 134X is a 1982 Ford Escort in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 OJB 134X, 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 OJB 134X registered?

OJB 134X is a 1982 Ford Escort, first registered on 24 March 1982.

Is OJB 134X safe to buy?

The MOT history for OJB 134X shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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