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KJN 164Y

1983 Ford Escort

Grey Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2024
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

99,217 mi
Last recorded99,217 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2023
Typical for 1983 Ford Escort55,626 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKJN 164Y
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1983
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2023 99,217 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2022 99,209 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2021 99,202 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2020 99,193 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2019 99,051 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2018 99,046 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2017 99,003 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2016 98,780 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2015 98,569 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2014 98,148 miles
Pass 18 May 2013 97,532 miles
Pass 10 May 2012 96,119 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

corrossion by upper rear spring mounts

Fail 9 May 2012 96,115 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Outer Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Outer Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

corrossion by upper rear spring mounts

wiring insecure at o/s bulkhead

Pass 16 Apr 2010 95,776 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 May 2009 93,245 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2007 93,202 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2007 93,201 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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KJN 164Y is a 1983 Ford Escort in Grey with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 KJN 164Y, 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 KJN 164Y registered?

KJN 164Y is a 1983 Ford Escort, first registered on 12 May 1983.

Is KJN 164Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for KJN 164Y shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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