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A223 POT

1983 Ford Escort

Grey Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

75,985 mi
Last recorded75,985 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2012
Typical for 1983 Ford Escort55,626 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA223 POT
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1983
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2012 75,985 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 26 Jun 2012 75,716 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 2 Jul 2011 71,115 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2011 71,115 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 17 Jun 2010 68,660 miles

suspension hard , coil springs shortened (cut) but secure , offside rear sill fillered

Pass 30 Jun 2009 65,742 miles

part of o/s/r sill repair finished with filler

rear springs shortened but secure

suspension hard [ lowered ]

Fail 29 Jun 2009 65,742 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

part of o/s/r sill repair finished with filler

suspension hard [ lowered ]

Pass 23 Apr 2008 64,215 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2006 61,776 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2006 61,776 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

alternator belt in poor condition

n/s/f floor pan corroded, but in a none prescribed area

n/s/f tyre worn on inside edge

some corrosion of brake pipes

Fail 8 Oct 2005 57,618 miles

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

both o/s/r & n/s/r outer sills getting rusty

handbrake travel long

Pass 8 Oct 2005 57,618 miles

both o/s/r & n/s/r outer sills getting rusty

handbrake travel long

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 POT is a 1983 Ford Escort in Grey with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 POT, 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 POT is a 1983 Ford Escort, first registered on 1 November 1983.

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