MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
83,873 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front both flexis insecure
Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Offside Rear Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Fuel hose so insecure there is a risk of fire filler neck (6.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))
Front both flexis insecure
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
How Reliable is the Ford Escort?
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EHA 512Y is a 1983 Ford Escort in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.
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 EHA 512Y, 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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EHA 512Y is a 1983 Ford Escort, first registered on 26 April 1983.
Is EHA 512Y safe to buy?
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