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A576 BWV

1983 Ford Escort

Grey Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Dec 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

24,847 mi
Last recorded24,847 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2011
Typical for 1983 Ford Escort55,626 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA576 BWV
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1983
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2011 24,847 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2011 24,847 miles

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Fail 24 Dec 2010 18,388 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 Dec 2010 18,388 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2009 65,986 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 63,570 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2007 62,968 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 9 Aug 2006 61,541 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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A576 BWV is a 1983 Ford Escort in Grey with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 A576 BWV, 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 A576 BWV registered?

A576 BWV is a 1983 Ford Escort, first registered on 10 September 1983.

Is A576 BWV safe to buy?

The MOT history for A576 BWV shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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