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HSH 958Y

1983 Ford Escort

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2023
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

21,218 mi
Last recorded21,218 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2022
Typical for 1983 Ford Escort55,626 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHSH 958Y
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1983
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2022 21,218 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2021 20,350 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2021 20,338 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Service brake excessively binding offside & nearside front (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2019 20,066 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2018 19,812 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2017 19,447 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2015 19,139 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2013 18,677 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 18,394 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front coil spring modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

Offside Front coil spring modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

Offside Rear coil spring modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

Pass 20 May 2011 16,889 miles
Fail 19 May 2011 16,889 miles

Offside Front Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.3.A.2)

Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Pass 19 May 2010 14,321 miles
Fail 19 May 2010 14,319 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 23 May 2009 11,763 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2005 86,737 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2005 86,698 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

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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HSH 958Y is a 1983 Ford Escort in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 HSH 958Y, 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 HSH 958Y registered?

HSH 958Y is a 1983 Ford Escort, first registered on 9 April 1983.

Is HSH 958Y safe to buy?

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