MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
83,275 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Track Control Arms Bushes Perishing/Splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fuel Hose Between Tank & Pump Perishing
Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing Arms Bushes Perishing/Splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside & Offside Corroding (1.1.11 (c))
Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Track Control Arms Bushes Perishing/Splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fuel Hose Between Tank & Pump Perishing
Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Slight Play At Top Of Steering Column
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Trailing Arms Bushes Perishing/Splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
corrosion to front crossmember
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
CORROSION TO O/S/F INNER WING
Battery insecure
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)
Nearside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a) DANGEROUS
Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)
Nearside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Coil spring mounting loose (2.4.C.3a)
Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)
Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Steering component is not secure to the vehicle structure (2.2.B.1a)
Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5) DANGEROUS
Rear Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)
n/s/r chassis corroded
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
both front floors scabby
Battery insecure
Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g) DANGEROUS
Battery insecure
How Reliable is the Ford Escort?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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DDH 888Y is a 1983 Ford Escort in Black with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.
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 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 DDH 888Y, 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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DDH 888Y is a 1983 Ford Escort, first registered on 1 February 1983.
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