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EGV 624Y

1983 Ford Escort

White Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2021
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

7,012 mi
Last recorded7,012 miles
Recorded on29 May 2020
Typical for 1983 Ford Escort55,626 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEGV 624Y
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1983
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 May 2020 7,012 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2018 1,629 miles

slight damage to ns front brake flexy hose

Fail 17 Aug 2018 1,629 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

slight damage to ns front brake flexy hose

Pass 3 Aug 2017 3,900 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 23 Mar 2016 1,856 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 22 Mar 2016 1,856 miles

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

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 24 Oct 2014 34 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2014 19 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Rear fog lamp tell tale missing (1.3.1b)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

Pass 7 May 2008 77,761 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2007 76,231 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2007 76,217 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

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

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

offside door step corroding

brake pipes are not connected up correctly not a true duel system. it's split incorrectly

Pass 10 Apr 2006 75,540 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2006 75,540 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the left (1.6.B4)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

slight play in both front suspension compliance bushes

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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EGV 624Y is a 1983 Ford Escort in White with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 EGV 624Y, 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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EGV 624Y is a 1983 Ford Escort, first registered on 12 January 1983.

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