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KEV 573Y

1983 Ford Escort

Beige Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

13,979 mi
Last recorded13,979 miles
Recorded on23 May 2007
Typical for 1983 Ford Escort55,626 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKEV 573Y
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1983
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Fail 23 May 2007 13,979 miles

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

Position lamp switch insecure (1.1.A.1)

Pass 23 May 2007 13,979 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2006 13,778 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Front Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 3 Jun 2006 13,778 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (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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KEV 573Y is a 1983 Ford Escort in Beige with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 KEV 573Y, 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 KEV 573Y registered?

KEV 573Y is a 1983 Ford Escort, first registered on 24 June 1983.

Is KEV 573Y safe to buy?

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