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A546 FRY

1983 Ford Escort

Red Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2017
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

1,527 mi
Last recorded1,527 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2016
Typical for 1983 Ford Escort55,626 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA546 FRY
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1983
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2016 1,527 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2015 1,210 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

under body seal upplied under vehicle

Pass 12 Jun 2014 20,539 miles

both gearbox mounts worn

both rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 27 Aug 2011 41,734 miles

Battery charging lamp indicating fault

Coolant leak

ENGINE OVER HEATING

Engine oil level low

Front and Rear suspension modified

Front and rear number plates incorectly spaced and wrong font used

Front brake discs worn/scored

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Oil leak

Spare wheel and tyre missing

Fail 26 Aug 2011 41,722 miles

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

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Battery charging lamp indicating fault

Coolant leak

ENGINE OVER HEATING

Engine oil level low

Front and Rear suspension modified

Front and rear number plates incorectly spaced and wrong font used

Front brake discs worn/scored

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Oil leak

Spare wheel and tyre missing

Pass 8 Aug 2009 35,529 miles

Both rear inner arches slightly corroded.

N/s outer sill slightly corroded.

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Slight play in o/s/f strut top.

Fail 8 Aug 2009 35,529 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Both rear inner arches slightly corroded.

N/s outer sill slightly corroded.

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Slight play in o/s/f strut top.

Pass 22 Jul 2008 25,816 miles

advise brake pipes and underside of vehicle covered in underseal

Pass 17 Jul 2007 25,534 miles

signs of corrosion to front and rear of n/s outer sill panel

Pass 19 Jul 2006 25,184 miles

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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A546 FRY is a 1983 Ford Escort in Red with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 A546 FRY, 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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A546 FRY is a 1983 Ford Escort, first registered on 26 October 1983.

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