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HYB 592Y

1983 Ford Escort

Beige Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

12,989 mi
Last recorded12,989 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2012
Typical for 1983 Ford Escort55,626 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHYB 592Y
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1983
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2012 12,989 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2011 12,945 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2010 12,698 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2010

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2009 12,223 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2009 12,223 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2008 11,074 miles

n side oside floor pans rusted

Pass 1 Aug 2007 8,835 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

advise on off side front and near side front floorpan excessively corrode but not in prescribed area

Fail 26 Jul 2007 8,815 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

advise on corrosion in boot on wheel arch but not in prescribed area

advise on corrosion in n/s/f and o/s/f floor pan but not in prescribed area

Pass 26 Jul 2006 6,010 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2006 6,010 miles

Centre Front Anti-roll bar corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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HYB 592Y is a 1983 Ford Escort in Beige with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 HYB 592Y, 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 HYB 592Y registered?

HYB 592Y is a 1983 Ford Escort, first registered on 21 January 1983.

Is HYB 592Y safe to buy?

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