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DDH 888Y

1983 Ford Escort

Black Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2025
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

83,275 mi
Last recorded83,275 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2024
Typical for 1983 Ford Escort55,626 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDDH 888Y
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1983
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2024 83,275 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2021 82,377 miles

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))

Pass 12 Jul 2019 82,283 miles

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))

Pass 12 Mar 2015 82,038 miles

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

corrosion to front crossmember

Pass 19 Oct 2013 82,009 miles

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)

Pass 27 Oct 2012 81,987 miles

CORROSION TO O/S/F INNER WING

Pass 13 Oct 2011 81,332 miles

Battery insecure

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

Fail 15 Sep 2011 81,330 miles

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)

Pass 12 Aug 2010 80,059 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 31 Jul 2010 80,057 miles

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

Fail 29 Apr 2010 80,043 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2009 79,180 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2008 78,693 miles

Battery insecure

Fail 17 Apr 2008 78,692 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2006 75,264 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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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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