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35,101 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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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
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
both front tyres worn inner edges
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
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)
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
Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
How Reliable is the Ford Escort?
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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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What year was A537 OOW registered?
A537 OOW is a 1983 Ford Escort, first registered on 8 September 1983.
Is A537 OOW safe to buy?
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