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EKP 421Y

1983 Ford Escort

Gold Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2024
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

5,632 mi
Last recorded5,632 miles
Recorded on8 May 2023
Typical for 1983 Ford Escort55,626 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Ford
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEKP 421Y
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1983
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 8 May 2023 5,632 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2021 5,608 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2019 4,935 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2016 4,359 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2015 1,802 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2014 6 miles
Pass 24 May 2006 28,207 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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EKP 421Y is a 1983 Ford Escort in Gold with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 EKP 421Y, 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 EKP 421Y registered?

EKP 421Y is a 1983 Ford Escort, first registered on 19 January 1983.

Is EKP 421Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for EKP 421Y shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does EKP 421Y have outstanding finance?

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