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DCP 365Y

1983 Ford Escort

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

8,035 mi
Last recorded8,035 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2019
Typical for 1983 Ford Escort55,626 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDCP 365Y
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1983
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2019 8,035 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2018 7,826 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2017 7,482 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2016 7,208 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2016 7,208 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2015 6,895 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2015 6,895 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2014 6,731 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 20 Aug 2013 6,510 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2012 6,266 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2011 5,456 miles

hand brake travil excessive

oil pressure switch leaking

Pass 31 Jul 2010 5,449 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2010 5,449 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 25 Jul 2009 5,327 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

handbrake has excess travel

Pass 2 Aug 2008 5,228 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2007 4,861 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2006 3,854 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

oil leak

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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DCP 365Y is a 1983 Ford Escort in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 DCP 365Y, 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 DCP 365Y registered?

DCP 365Y is a 1983 Ford Escort, first registered on 31 December 1983.

Is DCP 365Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for DCP 365Y shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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