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A125 SGA

1983 Ford Escort

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2024
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

93,599 mi
Last recorded93,599 miles
Recorded on15 May 2023
Typical for 1983 Ford Escort55,626 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA125 SGA
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1983
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 May 2023 93,599 miles
Pass 27 May 2022 93,200 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2017 93,093 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2016 92,936 miles
Pass 1 May 2015 92,698 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2012 92,613 miles

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 15 Oct 2011 92,394 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2010 92,138 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2009 91,963 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2009 91,969 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

o/s & n/s inner sill ends scabby

underneath of vehicle heavily undersealed

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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A125 SGA is a 1983 Ford Escort in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 A125 SGA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A125 SGA registered?

A125 SGA is a 1983 Ford Escort, first registered on 15 August 1983.

Is A125 SGA safe to buy?

The MOT history for A125 SGA shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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