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A957 OST

1983 Ford Escort

Beige Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2016
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

58,971 mi
Last recorded58,971 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2015
Typical for 1983 Ford Escort55,626 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA957 OST
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1983
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2015 58,971 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 1 Aug 2014 56,782 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 5 Aug 2013 55,841 miles

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s/f sill corroded outside of prescribed area

Pass 18 Jul 2011 55,786 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

corrosion front inner wing outside pres area

slight oil leak from engine

Pass 6 Jul 2010 55,445 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

near side front floor and sill very corroded

off side rear hand brake slightly reduced efficency

off side rear wheel bearing slight noise

Fail 1 Jul 2010 55,444 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

near side front floor and sill very corroded

off side rear hand brake slightly reduced efficency

off side rear wheel bearing slight noise

Pass 25 Jun 2009 55,168 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

battery acid spillage down baulk head and brake pipes etc.

off side handbrake slightly reduced efficency

Pass 24 Jun 2008 54,890 miles

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 Jun 2007 54,547 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

near side front of sill and floor very rusty

off side and near side rear inner wheel arches rusty by shockabsorber top mountings

Pass 28 Jun 2006 54,259 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

all tyres sidewalls cracked

front and rear brake hoses rusty

n/s front floor rusty

rear wishbones rusty

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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A957 OST is a 1983 Ford Escort in Beige with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 A957 OST, 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 A957 OST registered?

A957 OST is a 1983 Ford Escort, first registered on 12 October 1983.

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