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ExpiredMileage
795 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)
discs correrded
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
discs correrded
Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Offside Front An item not tested (Manual)
How Reliable is the Ford Escort?
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FBW 727Y is a 1983 Ford Escort in Blue with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.
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 FBW 727Y, 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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FBW 727Y is a 1983 Ford Escort, first registered on 31 December 1983.
Is FBW 727Y safe to buy?
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