MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
92,324 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside wing mirror missing
Oil leak
slight leak from rear diff
offside and nearside rear doors wont open from inside
rear passenger seats missing
Oil leak
nearside and offside rear doors wont open from inside
rear exhaust mounting missing
water pipes fouling
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Oil leak
nearside and offside rear doors wont open from inside
rear exhaust mounting missing
water pipes fouling
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
How Reliable is the Ford Escort?
Based on 4,961,191 MOT tests across 821,553 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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WLU 735X is a 1982 Ford Escort in Orange with a 1,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.
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 WLU 735X, 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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How do I check the history of WLU 735X?
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What year was WLU 735X registered?
WLU 735X is a 1982 Ford Escort, first registered on 14 January 1982.
Is WLU 735X safe to buy?
The MOT history for WLU 735X shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does WLU 735X have outstanding finance?
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