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FBF 905Y

1983 Ford Escort

Gold Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

60,651 mi
Last recorded60,651 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2009
Typical for 1983 Ford Escort55,626 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFBF 905Y
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1983
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2009 60,651 miles
Pass 24 May 2008 60,608 miles
Fail 23 May 2008 60,608 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

ns and os rear inner sills corroded

Pass 2 Jun 2007 60,534 miles
Fail 31 May 2007 60,534 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

both rear suspension arms corroded †rear trailing arm bushes perished ns and os †ns rear steel pipe corroded

Pass 24 May 2006 60,247 miles

engine oil leak from oil pressure switch †rear steel brake pipes corroded

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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FBF 905Y is a 1983 Ford Escort in Gold with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FBF 905Y, 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 FBF 905Y registered?

FBF 905Y is a 1983 Ford Escort, first registered on 29 June 1983.

Is FBF 905Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for FBF 905Y shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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