MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
92,709 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Slight roughness in O/S/R wheel bearing
all tyres starting to split in treads and side walls
Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
all tyres splitting in treads and side walls
front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
slight noise from o/s/r wheel bearing
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
How Reliable is the Ford Escort?
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FBU 664Y is a 1983 Ford Escort in Grey with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.
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 FBU 664Y, 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 FBU 664Y registered?
FBU 664Y is a 1983 Ford Escort, first registered on 24 May 1983.
Is FBU 664Y safe to buy?
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