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DTA 325Y

1983 Ford Escort

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2022
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

45,873 mi
Last recorded45,873 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2021
Typical for 1983 Ford Escort55,626 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDTA 325Y
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1983
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2021 45,873 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2020 45,854 miles
Pass 5 May 2018 45,765 miles

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play both sides (2.6.2)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 26 Nov 2016 45,707 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2015 44,749 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2014 43,869 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2013 43,380 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2012 43,150 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 13 Jun 2012 43,150 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 17 Nov 2009 43,108 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

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

Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

offside and nearside rear lower wings and inner panles corroded not with in 30cm of any mounting point

offside inner wheel arch corroded not with in 30cm of any mounting point

under side of vehicle rusty

Pass 18 Nov 2008 42,174 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

front panel been welded and underseal

rear panle and inner panle corroded not with in 30mm of any mounting point

slight noise from nearside rear wheel bearing

underneath of vehicle rusty and been welded and underseal

Fail 18 Nov 2008 42,174 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

front panel been welded and underseal

rear panle and inner panle corroded not with in 30mm of any mounting point

slight noise from nearside rear wheel bearing

underneath of vehicle rusty and been welded and underseal

Pass 16 Nov 2007 41,086 miles

same as last test number 213267617328

Fail 13 Nov 2007 41,086 miles

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

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

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

offside and nearside rear outer and inner lower wheel arch corroded

Pass 15 Nov 2006 39,856 miles

same as last time number 510698516397

Fail 14 Nov 2006 39,856 miles

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

offside rear chassis corroded not with in 30cm of any mounting point

offside rear wheel arch corroded

slight play in steering rack

Pass 16 Nov 2005 38,503 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

offside rear chassis corroded not with in 30cm of any thing

Fail 15 Nov 2005 38,503 miles

Brake lever excessively corroded and seriously weakened (3.5.1e)

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)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

offside rear chassis corroded not with in 30cm of any thing

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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DTA 325Y 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 66.7%.

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 DTA 325Y, 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 DTA 325Y registered?

DTA 325Y is a 1983 Ford Escort, first registered on 28 February 1983.

Is DTA 325Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for DTA 325Y shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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