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HMJ 969Y

1983 Ford Escort

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

35,884 mi
Last recorded35,884 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 1983 Ford Escort55,626 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHMJ 969Y
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1983
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 35,884 miles
Pass 30 May 2025 35,309 miles

underside covered in wax oil

underside undersealed

Pass 5 Jun 2024 34,667 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2018 34,597 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2017 34,062 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2016 34,060 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2015 33,573 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2013 32,951 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2012 32,073 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2011 31,077 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2010 31,074 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2010 31,071 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 10 Apr 2009 31,068 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2009 31,059 miles

Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Apr 2008 30,289 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2007 28,791 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2007 28,783 miles

Brake operation has insufficient reserve pressure/vacuum to provide assistance for at least two more brake applications after the gauge has reached the warning mark (3.3.E.5a)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 1 Apr 2006 27,716 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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HMJ 969Y is a 1983 Ford Escort in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 HMJ 969Y, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HMJ 969Y registered?

HMJ 969Y is a 1983 Ford Escort, first registered on 8 April 1983.

Is HMJ 969Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for HMJ 969Y shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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