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A16 OOU

1983 Ford Escort

Gold Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 May 2027
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

104,308 mi
Last recorded104,308 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 1983 Ford Escort55,626 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA16 OOU
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1983
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 104,308 miles
Pass 21 May 2025 102,366 miles
Pass 9 May 2024 98,903 miles
Pass 24 May 2023 96,113 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 21 Apr 2022 95,264 miles

Rear brakes could be better.

Fail 21 Apr 2022 95,264 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Rear brakes could be better.

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 22 Oct 2019 95,095 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2018 94,685 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 May 2017 93,950 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 25 Mar 2016 93,042 miles

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

oil leak

Pass 2 Apr 2015 91,358 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

nearside front tyre inner edge bald

Fail 30 Mar 2015 91,354 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

nearside front tyre inner edge bald

Pass 27 Mar 2014 90,084 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Drivers full harness fitted so no seat available directly behind driver

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Sunstrip fitted but able to see through Ok

Fail 22 Mar 2014 90,084 miles

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

Electrical wiring inadequately supported (1.9.2a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Drivers full harness fitted so no seat available directly behind driver

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Sunstrip fitted but able to see through Ok

Pass 30 Mar 2013 87,616 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2013 87,616 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Fail 25 Mar 2013 87,582 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Front Lower Suspension arm inappropriately repaired (2.4.A.2)

Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

slight roughness at offside front wheelbearing

Pass 30 Mar 2012 83,815 miles

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

offside rear footbrake could be better

Fail 30 Mar 2012 83,815 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

offside rear footbrake could be better

Pass 2 Aug 2010 79,390 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

offside headlamp beam pattern could be better

Fail 2 Aug 2010 79,380 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 7 Aug 2009 76,508 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2009 76,490 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

no interior mirror fitted

Pass 24 Jul 2008 68,187 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2005 67,316 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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A16 OOU is a 1983 Ford Escort in Gold with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 A16 OOU, 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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A16 OOU is a 1983 Ford Escort, first registered on 28 November 1983.

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