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EKO 603Y

1982 Ford Escort

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2023
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

89,672 mi
Last recorded89,672 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2022
Typical for 1982 Ford Escort56,068 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEKO 603Y
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1982
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2022 89,672 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2021 89,571 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2020 89,388 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2019 89,048 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2018 88,535 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2017 88,182 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 87,751 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 86,944 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2014 85,759 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2013 84,469 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 83,908 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2011 83,122 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 82,400 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 81,537 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2008 80,875 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 6 Mar 2008 80,875 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2007 79,980 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2006 79,438 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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EKO 603Y is a 1982 Ford Escort in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

Across all 1982 Ford Escort models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.0% with a typical mileage of 56,068 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 EKO 603Y, 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 44 years old, this Ford Escort is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of EKO 603Y?

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What year was EKO 603Y registered?

EKO 603Y is a 1982 Ford Escort, first registered on 31 December 1982.

Is EKO 603Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for EKO 603Y shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does EKO 603Y have outstanding finance?

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