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GFL 651Y

1983 Ford Escort

Blue Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2023
Tests15 (15 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

21,645 mi
Last recorded21,645 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2022
Typical for 1983 Ford Escort55,626 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGFL 651Y
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1983
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

15 pass
Pass 16 Mar 2022 21,645 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2019 21,618 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Apr 2018 21,427 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2017 21,267 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2016 20,985 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 20,701 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2014 20,398 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2013 20,144 miles

Oil leak

no front passenger seat, removed for wheel chair lift. No rear seat belts due to the age of the vehicle.

Pass 24 Apr 2012 19,827 miles

nearside front passenger seat missing, for disabled access

nearside rear wheel arch starting to corrode

Pass 15 Apr 2011 19,392 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 19,047 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2009 18,687 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2008 18,403 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2007 18,118 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2006 17,824 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

no front passenger seat fitted at time of test

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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GFL 651Y is a 1983 Ford Escort in Blue with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 GFL 651Y, 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 GFL 651Y registered?

GFL 651Y is a 1983 Ford Escort, first registered on 19 May 1983.

Is GFL 651Y safe to buy?

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