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PJB 168X

1982 Ford Escort

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2022
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

8,397 mi
Last recorded8,397 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2021
Typical for 1982 Ford Escort56,068 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJB 168X
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1982
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2021 8,397 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2020 8,055 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2019 7,621 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2018 6,695 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 29 Aug 2018 6,656 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 24 Aug 2017 5,170 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing noisey

brake pipes painted

Fail 21 Aug 2017 5,160 miles

Nearside Front Steering locking device missing track rod end (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Rear Steering locking device missing track rod end (2.2.C.1g)

Brake pipe slightly corroded chassis to n/s/r flex hose (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded chassis to o/s/r flex hose (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing noisey

brake pipes painted

Pass 6 Sep 2016 2,657 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 26 Aug 2016 2,645 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 11 Sep 2015 1,635 miles

hand brake lever travel

Pass 11 Sep 2014 534 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2014 514 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Oct 2013 98,351 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 98,351 miles

Oil leak

Fail 18 May 2011 98,351 miles

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

Pass 17 Mar 2010 98,351 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2009 97,351 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 7 Feb 2008 96,661 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2006 96,507 miles

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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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PJB 168X is a 1982 Ford Escort in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 PJB 168X, 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 PJB 168X registered?

PJB 168X is a 1982 Ford Escort, first registered on 5 May 1982.

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