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ExpiredMileage
97,656 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
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))
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))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
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
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
front shocks absorber getting weak
n/s/r and o/s/r wheel bearings slight play
o/s/f footwell corroded
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)
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)
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)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
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
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
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
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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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