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A273 HJT

1983 Ford Escort

Gold Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2011
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

58,601 mi
Last recorded58,601 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2010
Typical for 1983 Ford Escort55,626 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA273 HJT
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1983
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2010 58,601 miles

brake pedal slightly spongy

slight play to o/s/f wheel

slight play to rear wheel bearings

various suspension bushes worn/perished

Fail 22 Jul 2010 58,601 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

n/s/f cv boot deteriated

slight play to o/s/f wheel

slight play to rear wheel bearings

various suspension bushes worn/perished

battery insecure

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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A273 HJT is a 1983 Ford Escort in Gold with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 A273 HJT, 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 A273 HJT registered?

A273 HJT is a 1983 Ford Escort, first registered on 22 September 1983.

Is A273 HJT safe to buy?

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