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A651 VMD

1983 Ford Escort

Beige Petrol 1295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2023
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

55,586 mi
Last recorded55,586 miles
Recorded on8 May 2022
Typical for 1983 Ford Escort55,626 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA651 VMD
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1983
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,295cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 May 2022 55,586 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2018 54,581 miles

All four tyres stretched.

Both front tyre valve stems deteriorated.

Front brake application slightly uneven.

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area modified, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.3)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play Both (2.6.2)

Spare tyre defective ()

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch All four ()

Pass 13 Feb 2017 50,986 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area modified, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.3)

Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Steering rack mounts (2.2.C.1h)

Pass 25 Nov 2015 45,143 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2014 43,006 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2013 39,936 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2012 34,171 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2012 34,171 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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A651 VMD is a 1983 Ford Escort in Beige with a 1,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 A651 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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What year was A651 VMD registered?

A651 VMD is a 1983 Ford Escort, first registered on 31 August 1983.

Is A651 VMD safe to buy?

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