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A11 RGO

1983 Ford Escort

Green Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2025
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

1,339 mi
Last recorded1,339 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2024
Typical for 1983 Ford Escort55,626 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA11 RGO
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1983
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2024 1,339 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 28 Apr 2023 1,339 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 3 May 2022 1,314 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2021 1,309 miles

Central Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill crushed (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill crushed (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2020 1,306 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sills crushed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sills crushed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 7 May 2019 1,290 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2019 1,290 miles

Front All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp and rear lights (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill crushed (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill crushed (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2018 1,262 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2017 721 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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A11 RGO is a 1983 Ford Escort in Green with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 1983 Ford Escort models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.9% with a typical mileage of 55,626 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 A11 RGO, 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 43 years old, this Ford Escort is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was A11 RGO registered?

A11 RGO is a 1983 Ford Escort, first registered on 31 December 1983.

Is A11 RGO safe to buy?

The MOT history for A11 RGO shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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