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WMX 247Y

1982 Ford Escort

Green Petrol 1567cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2022
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

19,072 mi
Last recorded19,072 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2021
Typical for 1982 Ford Escort56,068 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWMX 247Y
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1982
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,567cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2021 19,072 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 3 Mar 2020 18,978 miles

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2019 17,453 miles

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre perishing

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2018 14,585 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2018 14,585 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Mar 2017 10,528 miles

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 8 Mar 2017 10,528 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 8 Mar 2016 9,040 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2016 9,040 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 2 Mar 2015 8,610 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

offside front tyre wearing on inside edge

offside rear tyre wearing unevenly

Fail 2 Mar 2015 8,610 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

offside front tyre wearing on inside edge

offside rear tyre wearing unevenly

Pass 4 Mar 2014 6,702 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

offside front tyre wearing on inside

rear tyres starting to perish

Pass 13 Mar 2013 99,583 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2013 72,969 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Mar 2012 91,943 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2011 86,391 miles

Battery insecure

Pass 16 Mar 2010 83,792 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2009 81,052 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

oil light on

Pass 6 Mar 2008 80,487 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Mar 2007 77,629 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2006 77,597 miles

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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WMX 247Y is a 1982 Ford Escort in Green with a 1,567cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 WMX 247Y, 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 WMX 247Y registered?

WMX 247Y is a 1982 Ford Escort, first registered on 31 May 1982.

Is WMX 247Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for WMX 247Y shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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