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FHF 727Y

1983 Ford Escort

White Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2023
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

71,304 mi
Last recorded71,304 miles
Recorded on6 May 2022
Typical for 1983 Ford Escort55,626 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Ford
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFHF 727Y
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1983
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 May 2022 71,304 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2021 71,238 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2016 71,238 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2015 70,862 miles
Pass 15 May 2014 70,804 miles
Fail 3 May 2014 70,795 miles

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Rear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Pass 15 Mar 2013 70,475 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2010 67,602 miles

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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FHF 727Y is a 1983 Ford Escort in White with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 FHF 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FHF 727Y registered?

FHF 727Y is a 1983 Ford Escort, first registered on 15 April 1983.

Is FHF 727Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for FHF 727Y shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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