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A132 JKN

1983 Ford Escort

White Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2012
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

90,968 mi
Last recorded90,968 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2011
Typical for 1983 Ford Escort55,626 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA132 JKN
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1983
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2011 90,968 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2006 90,676 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2006 90,676 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing (2.6.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

bare welding needs underseal @ both front chassis legs n/s bulkhead to inner wing

brake pedal nearing limit of travel

filler has been used inside bulkhead around previous repairs at brake pedal and servo mounting points (it is impossible to check the integrety of these repairs)

idle speed very low

idle speed very low

rear chassis legs badly corroded

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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A132 JKN is a 1983 Ford Escort in White with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 A132 JKN, 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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A132 JKN is a 1983 Ford Escort, first registered on 1 August 1983.

Is A132 JKN safe to buy?

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