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ARC 450Y

1983 Ford Escort

Red Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2024
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

2,940 mi
Last recorded2,940 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2023
Typical for 1983 Ford Escort55,626 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationARC 450Y
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1983
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 8 Jun 2023 2,940 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2022 2,649 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2014 101,701 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2013 609 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2012 99,423 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 19 Aug 2011 99,386 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2010 99,009 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2009 98,721 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2008 98,668 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2007 98,268 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2006 91,776 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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ARC 450Y is a 1983 Ford Escort in Red with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 ARC 450Y, 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 ARC 450Y registered?

ARC 450Y is a 1983 Ford Escort, first registered on 31 December 1983.

Is ARC 450Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for ARC 450Y shows 11 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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