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A191 SFW

1983 Ford Escort

White Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2025
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

54,209 mi
Last recorded54,209 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2024
Typical for 1983 Ford Escort55,626 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA191 SFW
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1983
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2024 54,209 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2022 54,179 miles
Pass 13 May 2019 54,163 miles
Pass 2 May 2018 54,023 miles
Fail 1 May 2018 54,023 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 May 2013 53,898 miles

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 10 May 2012 53,874 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Outer Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 9 May 2012 53,874 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Outer Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 12 Apr 2011 53,781 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Outer Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 22 Dec 2009 53,154 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2008 52,130 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2007 52,084 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2006 52,078 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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A191 SFW is a 1983 Ford Escort in White 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 A191 SFW, 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 A191 SFW registered?

A191 SFW is a 1983 Ford Escort, first registered on 7 October 1983.

Is A191 SFW safe to buy?

The MOT history for A191 SFW 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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