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EJT 850Y

1983 Ford Escort

Orange Petrol 1117cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2021
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

74,749 mi
Last recorded74,749 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2020
Typical for 1983 Ford Escort55,626 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJT 850Y
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1983
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,117cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2020 74,749 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2016 72,190 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2015 72,157 miles

Nearside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

steering feels tight

Fail 26 Jun 2015 72,157 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

steering feels tight

Pass 13 Jun 2014 72,154 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Fail 13 Jun 2014 72,154 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 1 Feb 2013 69,979 miles
Pass 26 May 2009 66,551 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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EJT 850Y is a 1983 Ford Escort in Orange with a 1,117cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 EJT 850Y, 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 EJT 850Y registered?

EJT 850Y is a 1983 Ford Escort, first registered on 30 June 1983.

Is EJT 850Y safe to buy?

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