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HKE 679Y

1983 Ford Escort

Black Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

5,916 mi
Last recorded5,916 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2025
Typical for 1983 Ford Escort55,626 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHKE 679Y
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1983
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2025 5,916 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2024 4,900 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Apr 2023 4,012 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2022 3,224 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2021 3,007 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2019 2,706 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2018 1,940 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 22 Nov 2016 949 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (2.4.G.1)

shockers/springs modified all round

Fail 2 Nov 2016 928 miles

Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (8.2.3)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Body has slight corrosion inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Body has slight corrosion inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion bumper support panel (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion floor section (6.1.B.2)

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (2.4.G.1)

shockers/springs modified all round

Pass 11 Jul 2014 519 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 18 May 2013 483 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Oil leak

all four shockers have reduced dampening

heavily undersealed

Fail 7 May 2013 462 miles

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 Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Oil leak

all four shockers have reduced dampening

heavily undersealed

Pass 25 Feb 2012 98,966 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

heavily undersealed

Pass 5 Oct 2010 97,910 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2009 97,212 miles

Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

Fail 24 Sep 2009 97,198 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

o/s rear lower inner pannel corroded

Pass 8 Sep 2008 96,366 miles

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

Fail 29 Aug 2008 96,358 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Centre Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

Oil leak

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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HKE 679Y is a 1983 Ford Escort in Black with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 HKE 679Y, 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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HKE 679Y is a 1983 Ford Escort, first registered on 12 May 1983.

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