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ERJ 44Y

1983 Ford Escort

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

103,116 mi
Last recorded103,116 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 1983 Ford Escort55,626 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationERJ 44Y
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1983
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 24 Apr 2026 103,116 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2025 102,726 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2024 102,292 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2022 102,194 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2019 101,781 miles
Pass 19 May 2017 1,104 miles
Pass 26 May 2015 482 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2013 262 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2012 99,255 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2011 99,249 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2010 98,372 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2007 98,245 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2006 96,784 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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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ERJ 44Y is a 1983 Ford Escort in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 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 ERJ 44Y, 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 ERJ 44Y registered?

ERJ 44Y is a 1983 Ford Escort, first registered on 30 March 1983.

Is ERJ 44Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for ERJ 44Y shows 13 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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