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KMJ 52Y

1983 Ford Escort

Gold Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2015
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

77,236 mi
Last recorded77,236 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2014
Typical for 1983 Ford Escort55,626 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKMJ 52Y
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1983
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2014 77,236 miles

All tyres heavily perished

Areas of the underside has been waxed/undersealed

Front brake discs rusty

Rear trailing arm and various suspension bushes perished/deteriorated

There are holes drilled in the sills for waxoiling

Fail 19 Aug 2014 77,235 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

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

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

Front brake discs rusty

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear outer/inner sills weak

There are purpose made holes in the door steps, this was for wax injected into sills for rust prevention

n/s/f floor weak

Pass 28 Feb 2013 74,793 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 23 Feb 2012 68,287 miles

top of fuel tank starting to rust

n/s rear brake low efficiency

o/s front tyre starting to perish

rear silencer sections deteriorated

Pass 25 Feb 2011 68,147 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

n/s front bearing slightly rough

o/s front wing needs attention

Fail 25 Feb 2011 68,147 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

n/s front bearing slightly rough

o/s front wing needs attention

Pass 15 Feb 2010 66,874 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

slight cracked o/s door mirror

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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KMJ 52Y is a 1983 Ford Escort in Gold with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 KMJ 52Y, 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 KMJ 52Y registered?

KMJ 52Y is a 1983 Ford Escort, first registered on 8 June 1983.

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