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FKN 107Y

1983 Ford Escort

Beige Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2023
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

97,656 mi
Last recorded97,656 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2022
Typical for 1983 Ford Escort55,626 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFKN 107Y
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1983
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2022 97,656 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2022 97,647 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 29 Oct 2021 97,483 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2020 97,442 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 155/80/13 on 3mm tread depth (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective rear rubber mounting broken repaired with cable ties (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 16 Oct 2020 97,442 miles

Nearside Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system front to rear brake pipe leaking (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 155/80/13 on 3mm tread depth (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective rear rubber mounting broken repaired with cable ties (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Oct 2019 97,204 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2019 97,204 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2018 96,534 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2018 96,534 miles

Front Brake performance not tested brake pipe leaking excessivly (1.2.1 (g))

Front Lower Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system front to rear brake pipe excessivly corroded (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed sidewall excessivly pershed 155/80/13 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed sidewall excessivly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Oct 2017 95,857 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2017 95,854 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded antiroll bar mounting [ front lower crossmember ] (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Brake pipe inadequately clipped between rear axle and front bulkhead (3.6.B.1)

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

Pass 4 Oct 2016 95,123 miles

155/80/13 both rear tyres outer sidewalls perished

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sidesill (2.4.A.3)

Fail 4 Oct 2016 95,123 miles

155/80/13 both rear tyres outer sidewalls perished

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sidesill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 3 Oct 2015 94,858 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2014 94,067 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 30 Sep 2014 94,067 miles

Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Pass 23 Sep 2013 91,874 miles

front shocks absorber getting weak

n/s/r and o/s/r wheel bearings slight play

o/s/f footwell corroded

Pass 19 Sep 2012 87,700 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 22 Sep 2011 85,103 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 22 Sep 2011 85,103 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 1 Oct 2010 82,905 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 25 Sep 2009 80,745 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 78,279 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2008 78,279 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

offside front floor excessively corroded in same area as nearside but outside of prescribed area

Pass 3 Oct 2007 75,916 miles

n/s/f wiper s[lit 10 mm on end still clearing screen

n/s/f wiper starting to smeer very slightly

oil leak from n/s driveshaft inner seal area

slight noise from o/s/f brake area

Pass 21 Sep 2006 69,361 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2006 69,315 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

both front tyres perished

both rear tyres badly perished

both rear tyres slightly distorted

nearside front tyre slightly distorted

offside front floor excessively holed and corroded but not within

Pass 5 Sep 2005 63,365 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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FKN 107Y is a 1983 Ford Escort in Beige with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 FKN 107Y, 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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FKN 107Y is a 1983 Ford Escort, first registered on 2 March 1983.

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