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HKN 954Y

1983 Ford Escort

White Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

4,800 mi
Last recorded4,800 miles
Recorded on4 May 2018
Typical for 1983 Ford Escort55,626 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHKN 954Y
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1983
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 May 2018 4,800 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2017 4,745 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2016 4,725 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 4,708 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 4,608 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 25 Apr 2014 4,602 miles

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 13 May 2013 4,478 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2013 4,477 miles

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 27 Apr 2012 4,027 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 18 Apr 2011 3,909 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2010 3,710 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 3,392 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2008 2,292 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2007 1,390 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2006 99,740 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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HKN 954Y is a 1983 Ford Escort in White with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 HKN 954Y, 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 HKN 954Y registered?

HKN 954Y is a 1983 Ford Escort, first registered on 9 July 1983.

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