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AVO 64Y

1983 Ford Escort

Green Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jul 2027
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

29,813 mi
Last recorded29,813 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2026
Typical for 1983 Ford Escort55,626 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAVO 64Y
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1983
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2026 29,813 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2024 29,433 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2018 28,998 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2018 28,998 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Aug 2017 28,532 miles
Pass 22 May 2014 95,550 miles

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

offside and nearside front brake hoses not secure in rubber clips

Fail 19 May 2014 95,550 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Front Electrical wiring inadequately supported (1.9.2a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Nearside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

offside and nearside front brake hoses not secure in rubber clips

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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AVO 64Y is a 1983 Ford Escort in Green with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AVO 64Y, 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 AVO 64Y registered?

AVO 64Y is a 1983 Ford Escort, first registered on 1 January 1983.

Is AVO 64Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for AVO 64Y shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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