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ELC 574Y

1983 Ford Escort

Black Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2025
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

72,337 mi
Last recorded72,337 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2024
Typical for 1983 Ford Escort55,626 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Ford
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationELC 574Y
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1983
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2024 72,337 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Jun 2023 71,955 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2021 71,920 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2008 71,881 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2008 71,881 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2006 70,317 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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ELC 574Y is a 1983 Ford Escort in Black with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 ELC 574Y, 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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What year was ELC 574Y registered?

ELC 574Y is a 1983 Ford Escort, first registered on 23 June 1983.

Is ELC 574Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for ELC 574Y shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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