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CLW 539Y

1983 Ford Escort

Blue Petrol 1295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2020
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

87,996 mi
Last recorded87,996 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2019
Typical for 1983 Ford Escort55,626 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCLW 539Y
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1983
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,295cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2019 87,996 miles

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

windscreen has light scratches

Pass 13 Nov 2018 86,853 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Nov 2018 86,851 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2017 85,926 miles

Offside Rear tyre has small cracks in side wall

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' has light scratches (8.3.1a)

slight engine oil leak

Pass 23 Aug 2016 85,348 miles

Offside Rear tyre perrished

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' has light scratch (8.3.1a)

oil leak

Fail 18 Aug 2016 85,348 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear tyre perrished

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' has light scratch (8.3.1a)

fuel cap locked

oil leak

Pass 31 Jul 2015 84,597 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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CLW 539Y is a 1983 Ford Escort in Blue with a 1,295cc 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 CLW 539Y, 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 CLW 539Y registered?

CLW 539Y is a 1983 Ford Escort, first registered on 19 January 1983.

Is CLW 539Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for CLW 539Y 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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