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JWR 668Y

1983 Ford Escort

Grey Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2024
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

65,542 mi
Last recorded65,542 miles
Recorded on22 May 2023
Typical for 1983 Ford Escort55,626 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJWR 668Y
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1983
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 May 2023 65,542 miles
Fail 22 May 2023 65,542 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Apr 2022 65,369 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2021 64,935 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2020 64,821 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Apr 2020 64,821 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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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JWR 668Y is a 1983 Ford Escort in Grey with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 JWR 668Y, 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 JWR 668Y registered?

JWR 668Y is a 1983 Ford Escort, first registered on 31 December 1983.

Is JWR 668Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for JWR 668Y shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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