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A537 OOW

1983 Ford Escort

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Sep 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

35,101 mi
Last recorded35,101 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 1983 Ford Escort55,626 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA537 OOW
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1983
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 35,101 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2024 35,035 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2023 34,839 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2022 34,749 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2021 34,623 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2020 34,564 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2019 34,338 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2018 34,324 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2017 34,102 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2016 33,515 miles

Nearside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Upper front (2.4.A.3)

Offside rear tyre perished

Vehicle has adjustable lowere suspension arms and it appears a adjustment is required

Fail 14 Jul 2016 33,515 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside rear tyre perished

Vehicle has adjustable lowere suspension arms and it appears a adjustment is required

Pass 31 Jul 2015 33,136 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2014 32,801 miles

both front tyres worn inner edges

Pass 31 Jul 2013 31,852 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2012 30,254 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2011 28,989 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 14 Jun 2010 27,558 miles
Fail 7 May 2009 26,568 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 May 2009 26,568 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 30 May 2008 26,077 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 27 May 2008 26,077 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

nearside front headlight loose

Pass 13 Jul 2006 24,550 miles

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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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A537 OOW is a 1983 Ford Escort in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 A537 OOW, 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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A537 OOW is a 1983 Ford Escort, first registered on 8 September 1983.

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