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HJN 125Y

1983 Ford Escort

Grey Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2012
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

18,734 mi
Last recorded18,734 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2011
Typical for 1983 Ford Escort55,626 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJN 125Y
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1983
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2011 18,734 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2011 18,732 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Feb 2010 16,650 miles

Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Inner Front Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Pass 20 Oct 2008 16,021 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2008 16,021 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Oil leak

Pass 4 Oct 2007 13,718 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2007 13,718 miles

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

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Nearside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Inner Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Inner Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

engine and gearbox insecure mounting bolts missing !!!

Pass 23 Sep 2006 38,623 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 9 Sep 2006 38,673 miles

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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HJN 125Y is a 1983 Ford Escort in Grey with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 HJN 125Y, 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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HJN 125Y is a 1983 Ford Escort, first registered on 21 February 1983.

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