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CEL 866Y

1983 Ford Escort

White Petrol 1117cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2025
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

79,471 mi
Last recorded79,471 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2024
Typical for 1983 Ford Escort55,626 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCEL 866Y
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1983
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,117cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2024 79,471 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2023 78,145 miles

Coil spring corroded all around (5.3.1 (b) (i))

general corroded

steering rack leaking

Pass 29 Jan 2022 76,753 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Driver's seat warbling

Front Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened both side (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front steering rack leak

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all around (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

general corrosion

Pass 15 Dec 2020 76,181 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 May 2019 73,764 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2018 72,149 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2017 69,956 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2016 67,755 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2015 63,860 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2014 60,001 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2013 54,682 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2013 54,627 miles

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

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 20 Jun 2012 50,282 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2010 50,036 miles

some corrosion to n/s/f battery tray / oil leak to engine / some side movement to hand brake leaver / front springs weak

Pass 11 Jun 2009 498,121 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2008 49,681 miles
Pass 24 May 2007 49,381 miles
Pass 31 May 2006 48,896 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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CEL 866Y is a 1983 Ford Escort in White with a 1,117cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 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 CEL 866Y, 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 CEL 866Y registered?

CEL 866Y is a 1983 Ford Escort, first registered on 2 February 1983.

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