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DLX 123Y

1983 Ford Escort

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

71,179 mi
Last recorded71,179 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2012
Typical for 1983 Ford Escort55,626 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDLX 123Y
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1983
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2012 71,179 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 18 May 2012 71,172 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Slight front brake imbalance

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

Pass 27 May 2011 70,870 miles

O/S/&/N/S/FRONT HEAD LAMP PATTEN WEAK

Pass 3 Aug 2010 70,528 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2010 70,528 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

VEHICLE SHOWING SIGNS OF HEAVY CORROSION

Pass 28 Jul 2009 70,315 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2009 70,315 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

O/S/&/N/S/FRONT HEAD LIGHT PATTEN WEAK

VEHICLE SHOWING SIGNS OF HEAVY CORROSION

Pass 20 Aug 2008 69,867 miles

N/S/FRONT C,V, GAITOR CRACKED

O/S/&/N/S/FRONT HEAD LIGHT PATTERN WEAK

SMALL CHIP IN N/S/FRONT WINDSCREEN WITHIN LIMIT

VEHICLE SHOWING SIGNS OF HEAVY CORROSION

Pass 14 Aug 2007 69,135 miles

O/S/&/N/S/FRONT HEAD LIGHT PATTEN WEAK

VEHICLE SHOWING SIGNS OF HEAVY CORROSION

Pass 17 Aug 2006 68,313 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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DLX 123Y is a 1983 Ford Escort in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 DLX 123Y, 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 DLX 123Y registered?

DLX 123Y is a 1983 Ford Escort, first registered on 12 April 1983.

Is DLX 123Y safe to buy?

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