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CCX 573Y

1983 Ford Escort

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

13,176 mi
Last recorded13,176 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 1983 Ford Escort55,626 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCCX 573Y
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1983
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 13,176 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2024 12,849 miles
Pass 30 May 2022 11,288 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal sill and has filler present (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal sill and has filler present (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 20 May 2021 10,598 miles
Fail 12 May 2021 10,597 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Steering system excessively rough (2.1.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Direction indicator not working x 2 (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Position lamp not working x 2 (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Apr 2020 100,597 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Sep 2016 592 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 21 Sep 2016 589 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 17 Sep 2015 99,962 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 16 Sep 2015 99,962 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported fleixe (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported flexi (3.6.B.1)

Offside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 29 Sep 2014 97,417 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2013 94,575 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2012 93,763 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 14 Mar 2011 93,202 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 16 Jun 2009 92,585 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2009 92,585 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Inner Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 1 May 2009 92,527 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 22 Apr 2008 91,818 miles
Pass 12 May 2006 91,693 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing (2.6.1)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 18 Apr 2006 91,688 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Front Sub-frame insecure (2.4.G.1)

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Brake cable locking device missing (3.5.1l)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Vehicle Identification Number not permanently displayed (6.3.5.a)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing (2.6.1)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 26 Sep 2005 91,654 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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CCX 573Y is a 1983 Ford Escort in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 CCX 573Y, 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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CCX 573Y is a 1983 Ford Escort, first registered on 1 January 1983.

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