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WNX 371X

1982 Ford Escort

Bronze Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Aug 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

58,666 mi
Last recorded58,666 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2025
Typical for 1982 Ford Escort56,068 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWNX 371X
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1982
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2025 58,666 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2024 49,274 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2023 41,703 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2022 35,381 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2022 31,785 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2021 25,540 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2020 19,034 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2020 18,952 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 17 Jan 2019 11,512 miles

Offside Front lower arm inner bush

centre exhaust blowing

Pass 14 Feb 2018 5,790 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre exhaust (7.1.2)

chip to screen

Fail 14 Feb 2018 5,770 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre exhaust (7.1.2)

chip to screen

Pass 7 Feb 2017 96,746 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2017 96,746 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Pass 23 Jan 2007 95,837 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2006 94,777 miles

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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WNX 371X is a 1982 Ford Escort in Bronze with a 1,597cc 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 WNX 371X, 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 WNX 371X registered?

WNX 371X is a 1982 Ford Escort, first registered on 18 January 1982.

Is WNX 371X safe to buy?

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