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WMX 487Y

1982 Ford Escort

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Dec 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

9,856 mi
Last recorded9,856 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2025
Typical for 1982 Ford Escort56,068 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWMX 487Y
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1982
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2025 9,856 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2024 9,598 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2023 9,243 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2022 8,749 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2021 8,011 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2020 7,096 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2019 5,903 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive track control arm , flitch panel , small fracture (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Oct 2018 3,087 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Oct 2017 3,069 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2014 2,901 miles
Pass 30 May 2013 2,533 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2012 2,529 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear brakes slightly dragging

Pass 13 Mar 2010 2,326 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2008 2,219 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2008 2,216 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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 487Y is a 1982 Ford Escort in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 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 487Y, 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 487Y registered?

WMX 487Y is a 1982 Ford Escort, first registered on 11 August 1982.

Is WMX 487Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for WMX 487Y shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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