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A223 MHK

1983 Ford Escort

Black Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2012
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

21,253 mi
Last recorded21,253 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2011
Typical for 1983 Ford Escort55,626 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA223 MHK
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1983
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2011 21,253 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2009 16,604 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2008 10,023 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2006 33,440 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Fail 9 Feb 2006 33,414 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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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A223 MHK is a 1983 Ford Escort in Black with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 A223 MHK, 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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A223 MHK is a 1983 Ford Escort, first registered on 1 August 1983.

Is A223 MHK safe to buy?

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