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DAY 375Y

1983 Ford Escort

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2024
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

40,284 mi
Last recorded40,284 miles
Recorded on9 May 2023
Typical for 1983 Ford Escort55,626 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDAY 375Y
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1983
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 May 2023 40,284 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2023 40,284 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 May 2022 40,229 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

Pass 23 Aug 2021 40,060 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2019 39,042 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2018 37,430 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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DAY 375Y is a 1983 Ford Escort in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 DAY 375Y, 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 DAY 375Y registered?

DAY 375Y is a 1983 Ford Escort, first registered on 1 July 1983.

Is DAY 375Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for DAY 375Y shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does DAY 375Y have outstanding finance?

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