1982 Ford Escort 1.6L Petrol · WWE 752Y

The 1982 Ford Escort presents a clean roadworthiness status. The most recent test on 19 August 2025 at 91,251 miles recorded no defects and a pass. The maintenance trend is stable, with five consecutive passes and zero advisories across the full recorded history from 2021 to 2025. The mileage pattern shows exceptionally low use for a 44-year-old vehicle. The record moved from 90,908 miles on 20 August 2021 to 91,251 miles on 19 August 2025, a total gain of just 343 miles over four years. Annual accumulation sits near 86 miles. Such minimal movement suggests long-term storage or occasional summer running rather than daily use. A single gap appears between the 2021 and 2022 tests, where the 2022 examination slipped to 7 October from the prior August cycle, though it still passed at 90,953 miles. A buyer should still inspect structural integrity in person. Long stationary periods on a 1982 chassis invite corrosion to sills, floor pans, and suspension mounting points even when the tester logged no active rust. The clean MOT sheet offers no reassurance on hidden rot. Check the brake discs, calipers, and suspension bushes for seizure or perishing caused by disuse. Flat-spotted tyres and hardened rubber components are common on low-mileage classics left standing. The Escort's record implies a careful, occasional-use owner, but physical inspection of underside and brake freedom remains essential before purchase.