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GYD 623Y

1983 Ford Escort

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2016
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

56,103 mi
Last recorded56,103 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2015
Typical for 1983 Ford Escort55,626 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGYD 623Y
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1983
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2015 56,103 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2013 54,687 miles
Pass 1 May 2012 53,306 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

all four coil springs corroded

Fail 10 Apr 2012 53,140 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both front and rear coil springs corroded

Pass 8 Apr 2011 50,294 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

all four coil springs corroded

Pass 12 Apr 2010 46,843 miles

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

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

Oil leak

both front and rear coil springs have corrosion

Fail 15 Apr 2009 43,746 miles

Battery insecure

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

slight corrosion; inner & outer sills, floor, chassis, front suspension arms, front anti roll bar, nearside rear wheel arch

Pass 15 Apr 2009 43,746 miles

Battery insecure

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

slight corrosion; inner & outer sills, floor, chassis, front suspension arms, front anti roll bar, nearside rear wheel arch

Pass 31 Jan 2008 43,603 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2006 43,601 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2005 43,547 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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GYD 623Y is a 1983 Ford Escort in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 GYD 623Y, 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 GYD 623Y registered?

GYD 623Y is a 1983 Ford Escort, first registered on 1 January 1983.

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