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A640 VMD

1983 Ford Escort

Red Petrol 1507cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2024
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

47,389 mi
Last recorded47,389 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2023
Typical for 1983 Ford Escort55,626 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA640 VMD
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1983
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,507cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2023 47,389 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 27 Mar 2023 47,386 miles

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside park brake effort low

Pass 3 Sep 2021 47,306 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2019 47,220 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases section in poor condition (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear fuel filler pipe secured with wire.

Fail 3 Jul 2019 47,216 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle low (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases section in poor condition (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear fuel filler pipe secured with wire.

hazard warn lights don't flash.

Pass 5 May 2018 47,212 miles
Pass 6 May 2017 47,102 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2016 46,375 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2016 46,375 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2015 46,204 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2013 45,983 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2012 45,527 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2011 44,227 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2010 43,732 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2009 43,393 miles

o/s rear tyre slightly worn and out of shape.

Fail 8 Oct 2009 43,390 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

o/s rear tyre slightly worn and out of shape.

Pass 24 Sep 2008 43,381 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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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A640 VMD is a 1983 Ford Escort in Red with a 1,507cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 A640 VMD, 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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A640 VMD is a 1983 Ford Escort, first registered on 12 August 1983.

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