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HNO 315Y

1983 Ford Escort

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2026
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

84,300 mi
Last recorded84,300 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2025
Typical for 1983 Ford Escort55,626 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHNO 315Y
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1983
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 22 Aug 2025 84,300 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2024 84,292 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2023 84,283 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2021 84,271 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2020 84,206 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2019 84,146 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2018 84,016 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2017 83,930 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2015 83,917 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2014 83,879 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2013 83,841 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 83,760 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2007 83,749 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

both inner sills heavily corroded

general underbody corrosion

slight play in steering rack

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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HNO 315Y is a 1983 Ford Escort in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 HNO 315Y, 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

How do I check the history of HNO 315Y?

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What year was HNO 315Y registered?

HNO 315Y is a 1983 Ford Escort, first registered on 20 January 1983.

Is HNO 315Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for HNO 315Y shows 13 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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