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A525 OTP

1983 Ford Escort

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Oct 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

29,867 mi
Last recorded29,867 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 1983 Ford Escort55,626 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA525 OTP
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1983
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 29,867 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner cv boot leaking from clip

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 Sep 2024 29,735 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2023 29,608 miles

hazard warning lamps inoperative suspect switch fault

Fail 3 Jul 2023 29,608 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid washer jet inop (3.5 (a))

Offside Front spot light inoperative

hazard warning lamps inoperative suspect switch fault

wiper operation very slow

Pass 28 Apr 2022 29,566 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2022 29,566 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 9 Sep 2020 29,554 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2019 29,527 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2018 29,479 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2017 29,327 miles

corrosion to near side front inner wing around previous weld repair

Pass 14 Jul 2016 29,047 miles

Nearside Front inner flitch under wheel arch has had repair carried out

Offside Front inner flitch under wheel arch slight corrosion

Pass 31 Jul 2015 28,965 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2015 28,965 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp inoperative (3.6.G.2)

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 26 Jul 2014 28,667 miles

nsf osf flexi ferrols slight corosion

nsf tyre has been cathing wing.

osf floor pan corroded but is outside prescribed area.

osf strut turret seam slight corrosion

Fail 7 Jul 2014 28,666 miles

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

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

nsf tyre has been catching front wing

osf and nsf flexi brake hoses poor routing and ferrols slight corrosion

osf floor pan corroded and holed but is outside of any prescribed area

osf strut turret seam starting to corrode

Pass 11 Jul 2013 28,207 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 26 May 2012 27,433 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2011 26,783 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2010 24,680 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2009 21,980 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2008 18,655 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2007 15,186 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2007 15,186 miles

Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 22 Apr 2006 13,392 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2006 13,392 miles

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

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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A525 OTP is a 1983 Ford Escort in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 A525 OTP, 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 A525 OTP registered?

A525 OTP is a 1983 Ford Escort, first registered on 18 August 1983.

Is A525 OTP safe to buy?

The MOT history for A525 OTP shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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