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GUB 638Y

1983 Ford Escort

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2020
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

73,574 mi
Last recorded73,574 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2019
Typical for 1983 Ford Escort55,626 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGUB 638Y
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1983
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2019 73,574 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Floor and sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Jul 2019 73,552 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2017 70,312 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 13 Apr 2017 70,280 miles

Horn emits two or more alternating tones (1.6.2d)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort low effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort low effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort very low effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 2 Sep 2015 68,371 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2014 67,335 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

fuel pipes slightly corroded

Fail 12 Mar 2014 67,279 miles

Centre Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

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

Nearside Front engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear 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 rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Fuel pipe insecure (7.2.1)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Mar 2013 65,600 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 28 Feb 2012 62,968 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2011 61,863 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 9 Mar 2011 61,863 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 23 Mar 2010 61,271 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2010 61,271 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.A.1)

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 9 Mar 2009 60,758 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2009 60,758 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.A.1)

extensive welding to underside of car suspension bushes deteriating with age

Pass 1 Mar 2008 60,079 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2008 60,071 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 2 Mar 2007 58,728 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2007 58,728 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 21 Mar 2006 57,397 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2006 57,397 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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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GUB 638Y is a 1983 Ford Escort in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 GUB 638Y, 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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GUB 638Y is a 1983 Ford Escort, first registered on 31 December 1983.

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