MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
43,762 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Rear Coil spring corroded both rear corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear heavy surface corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Position lamp not working side light. (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel movement at steering wheel. (2.3 (a) (i))
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases down pipe to centre section leaking . (6.1.2 (a))
Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel movement at steering wheel. (2.3 (a) (i))
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe leaking. (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe leaking. (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
How Reliable is the Ford Escort?
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DLL 419Y is a 1983 Ford Escort in Black with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.
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 DLL 419Y, 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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What year was DLL 419Y registered?
DLL 419Y is a 1983 Ford Escort, first registered on 21 June 1983.
Is DLL 419Y safe to buy?
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