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A563 OYA

1983 Ford Escort

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2015
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

19,343 mi
Last recorded19,343 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2014
Typical for 1983 Ford Escort55,626 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA563 OYA
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1983
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2014 19,343 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2014 19,343 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 27 Jul 2012 17,366 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Jul 2012 17,366 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod attachment bracket inappropriately repaired (2.4.A.2)

Offside Front Additional braking device wiring badly positioned (3.6.I.5)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod attachment bracket inappropriately repaired (2.4.A.2)

Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2010 17,085 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2010 17,070 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Battery insecure

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

n/s/f inner rim slight damage on wheel

o/s/r slight bind on brake

Fail 26 Feb 2010 16,753 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 26 Feb 2010 16,753 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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A563 OYA is a 1983 Ford Escort in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 A563 OYA, 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 A563 OYA registered?

A563 OYA is a 1983 Ford Escort, first registered on 26 August 1983.

Is A563 OYA safe to buy?

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