MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
23,885 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Coolant leak Radiator bothsides ()
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Central Fuel pipe insecure (6.1.3 (a) (i))
Coolant leak Radiator bothsides ()
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front rigid brake pipes are starting to corrode (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
There appears to be grease around the O/s/f outer CV boot. no sign of boot splitting or deteriorated
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive Slight oil leak from gearbox area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Brake fluid warning lamp functioning incorrectly (1.1.10 (g))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Brake fluid warning lamp functioning incorrectly (1.1.10 (g))
Headlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all main beam headlamps (4.1.3 (a))
Nearside Front Shock Absorber mounting has slight play
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Brake fluid warning lamp functioning incorrectly (1.1.10 (g))
Headlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all main beam headlamps (4.1.3 (a))
Nearside Front Shock Absorber mounting has slight play
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside Rear brake slight bind
How Reliable is the Ford Escort?
Based on 4,961,191 MOT tests across 821,553 vehicles.
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GVG 147Y is a 1983 Ford Escort in Black with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.
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 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 GVG 147Y, 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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What year was GVG 147Y registered?
GVG 147Y is a 1983 Ford Escort, first registered on 17 June 1983.
Is GVG 147Y safe to buy?
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