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VMX 512X

1982 Ford Escort

Red Petrol 1117cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2022
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

85,877 mi
Last recorded85,877 miles
Recorded on13 May 2021
Typical for 1982 Ford Escort56,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVMX 512X
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1982
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,117cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 May 2021 85,877 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2016 85,829 miles

slight movement to front tie bar bushes

Pass 29 Jul 2015 85,783 miles

front chassis member rusty

nearside and offside outer sills starting to rust

Pass 7 Aug 2014 85,451 miles

Oil leak

Fail 7 Aug 2014 85,451 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Oil leak

Pass 7 Aug 2013 85,088 miles

Oil leak

offside outer sill starting to rust

Pass 31 Jul 2012 83,613 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 8 Jul 2011 82,618 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

offside front inner wing starting to rust

Pass 18 Jun 2010 81,685 miles

Front section fo exhaust rusty.

Pass 28 Aug 2009 80,764 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 25 Aug 2009 80,764 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 26 Jun 2008 78,846 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 20 Jul 2007 77,345 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

O/S/R WISH BONE STARTING TO RUST

Fail 17 Jul 2007 77,345 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Jul 2006 75,686 miles

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

Offside 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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VMX 512X is a 1982 Ford Escort in Red with a 1,117cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 VMX 512X, 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 VMX 512X registered?

VMX 512X is a 1982 Ford Escort, first registered on 1 February 1982.

Is VMX 512X safe to buy?

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