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KIB 7577

1983 Ford Escort

Blue Petrol 1700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2018
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

11,185 mi
Last recorded11,185 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2017
Typical for 1983 Ford Escort55,626 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKIB 7577
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1983
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,700cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2017 11,185 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2016 11,070 miles

under trays fitted covering some components

Fail 27 Jun 2016 11,065 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

under trays fitted covering some components

Pass 29 May 2015 10,848 miles
Fail 26 May 2015 10,846 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 30 May 2014 9,937 miles

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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KIB 7577 is a 1983 Ford Escort in Blue with a 1,700cc 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 KIB 7577, 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 KIB 7577 registered?

KIB 7577 is a 1983 Ford Escort, first registered on 14 September 1983.

Is KIB 7577 safe to buy?

The MOT history for KIB 7577 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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