MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
1,527 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
under body seal upplied under vehicle
both gearbox mounts worn
both rear brake pipes slightly corroded
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
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
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.
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.
advise brake pipes and underside of vehicle covered in underseal
signs of corrosion to front and rear of n/s outer sill panel
How Reliable is the Ford Escort?
Based on 4,961,191 MOT tests across 821,553 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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