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A963 NEW

1983 Ford Escort

White Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

12,807 mi
Last recorded12,807 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 1983 Ford Escort55,626 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA963 NEW
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1983
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 12,807 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2024 12,802 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2023 12,801 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2022 12,800 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2021 12,779 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2020 12,774 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2019 12,774 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2017 12,774 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2016 12,438 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2016 12,435 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (7.1.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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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A963 NEW is a 1983 Ford Escort in White with a 1,300cc 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 A963 NEW, 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 A963 NEW registered?

A963 NEW is a 1983 Ford Escort, first registered on 1 December 1983.

Is A963 NEW safe to buy?

The MOT history for A963 NEW shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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