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DDV 562Y

1983 Ford Escort

Blue Petrol 1117cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2010
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

42,823 mi
Last recorded42,823 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2009
Typical for 1983 Ford Escort55,626 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDDV 562Y
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1983
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,117cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2009 42,823 miles

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 23 Mar 2009 42,823 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Nov 2007 42,761 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 9 Nov 2006 43,958 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2006 42,598 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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 Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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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DDV 562Y is a 1983 Ford Escort in Blue with a 1,117cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 DDV 562Y, 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 DDV 562Y registered?

DDV 562Y is a 1983 Ford Escort, first registered on 4 January 1983.

Is DDV 562Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for DDV 562Y shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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