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A224 UOL

1983 Ford Escort

White Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2024
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

8,694 mi
Last recorded8,694 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2023
Typical for 1983 Ford Escort55,626 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA224 UOL
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1983
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 28 Apr 2023 8,694 miles
Pass 18 May 2018 8,350 miles
Pass 26 May 2017 8,103 miles
Pass 23 May 2016 7,432 miles
Pass 9 May 2015 6,829 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 27 May 2014 4,980 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2006 3,652 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2005 1,947 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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A224 UOL is a 1983 Ford Escort in White with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 A224 UOL, 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 A224 UOL registered?

A224 UOL is a 1983 Ford Escort, first registered on 3 August 1983.

Is A224 UOL safe to buy?

The MOT history for A224 UOL shows 8 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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