MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
78,105 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Both front inner track control arm bushes slight movement.
Front thi bar bushes deteriorating.
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Nearside rear wheel arch h/s/corrosion.
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak
battery tray area has surface corrosion
both front tyres have 2mm tread
both inner and outer sills have surface corrosion
offside rear door not opening from outside
slight engine and gearbox oil leaks
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
How Reliable is the Ford Escort?
Based on 4,961,191 MOT tests across 821,553 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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A228 UOE is a 1983 Ford Escort in Orange with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 A228 UOE, 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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A228 UOE is a 1983 Ford Escort, first registered on 1 August 1983.
Is A228 UOE safe to buy?
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