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ETA 725Y

1983 Ford Escort

Black Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2025
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

39,595 mi
Last recorded39,595 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2024
Typical for 1983 Ford Escort55,626 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationETA 725Y
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1983
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2024 39,595 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2024 39,588 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested due to pipe failure (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Oct 2022 39,421 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened NSF AND OSF HAVE SURFACE CORROSION TO FRICTION SURFACES (LACK OF USE?) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

SILL COVERS FITTED

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated NSF AND OSF (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive FLOORPAN AND OS/NS SILL AREAS CORRODED (5.3.6 (a) (i))

UNDERSIDE HEAVILY COATED WITH RUSTPROOFING, INCLUDING OVER PREVIOUS WELDED REPAIRS

Wheel bearing has slight play NSR AND OSR (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Oct 2022 39,420 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak WILL REQUIRE EMISSIONS TEST TO BE DONE AFTER REPAIR (8.2.1.1 (b))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect NS AND OS LAMPS HEAVILY DARKENED, AFFECTING BEAM IMAGE (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively BOTH FRONT WIPER BLADES NOT CLEARING SCREEN (3.4 (b) (ii))

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm NSF AND OSF (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened NSF AND OSF HAVE SURFACE CORROSION TO FRICTION SURFACES (LACK OF USE?) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

SILL COVERS FITTED

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated NSF AND OSF (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive FLOORPAN AND OS/NS SILL AREAS CORRODED (5.3.6 (a) (i))

UNDERSIDE HEAVILY COATED WITH RUSTPROOFING, INCLUDING OVER PREVIOUS WELDED REPAIRS

Wheel bearing has slight play NSR AND OSR (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 16 May 2014 39,327 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2013 39,127 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2013 39,127 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 20 Jun 2011 35,807 miles

welding is of a poor sandard

Fail 17 Jun 2011 35,786 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

welding is of a poor sandard

Pass 14 Jun 2010 32,589 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2010 32,589 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 May 2009 30,601 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2009 30,601 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 16 Jan 2006 24,031 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2006 24,031 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.D1)

Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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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ETA 725Y is a 1983 Ford Escort in Black with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 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 ETA 725Y, 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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ETA 725Y is a 1983 Ford Escort, first registered on 22 February 1983.

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