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A62 PDE

1983 Ford Escort

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

60,631 mi
Last recorded60,631 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 1983 Ford Escort55,626 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA62 PDE
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1983
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 60,631 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2024 60,591 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Jul 2024 60,590 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2023 60,536 miles

Nearside Rear tyre is perishing

Pass 9 Jun 2022 60,463 miles
Pass 17 May 2021 60,383 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2019 60,382 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2018 60,249 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2017 60,247 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2016 59,995 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 26 Jun 2015 59,616 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2014 59,236 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2013 58,882 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2012 58,524 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2007 58,512 miles

Offside Rear Upper Coil spring mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Pass 19 Dec 2006 57,978 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2005 57,451 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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A62 PDE is a 1983 Ford Escort in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 A62 PDE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A62 PDE registered?

A62 PDE is a 1983 Ford Escort, first registered on 3 August 1983.

Is A62 PDE safe to buy?

The MOT history for A62 PDE shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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