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A125 WMT

1983 Ford Escort

Black Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2020
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

54,221 mi
Last recorded54,221 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2019
Typical for 1983 Ford Escort55,626 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA125 WMT
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1983
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2019 54,221 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2018 54,144 miles

Offside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2017 53,806 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2016 53,020 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2015 49,272 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2014 48,342 miles
Pass 7 May 2013 47,098 miles

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 29 Apr 2013 47,097 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 25 Sep 2010 45,298 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2009 44,488 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 44,467 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2008 44,467 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 30 Apr 2007 40,946 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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 WMT is a 1983 Ford Escort in Black with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 WMT, 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 A125 WMT registered?

A125 WMT is a 1983 Ford Escort, first registered on 19 December 1983.

Is A125 WMT safe to buy?

The MOT history for A125 WMT shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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