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DJX 749Y

1983 Ford Escort

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2025
Tests18 (18 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

84,131 mi
Last recorded84,131 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2024
Typical for 1983 Ford Escort55,626 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDJX 749Y
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1983
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

18 pass
Pass 26 Mar 2024 84,131 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2023 83,301 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2022 82,444 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2020 82,131 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2019 80,871 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2018 79,753 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2017 77,765 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 76,514 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2015 75,257 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2014 74,442 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2013 72,573 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2012 70,873 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 69,619 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2010 68,051 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2009 66,276 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2008 64,890 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2007 64,496 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2006 64,385 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

slight play in o/s inner rack joint

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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DJX 749Y is a 1983 Ford Escort in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 DJX 749Y, 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 DJX 749Y registered?

DJX 749Y is a 1983 Ford Escort, first registered on 1 March 1983.

Is DJX 749Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for DJX 749Y shows 18 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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