MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
77,236 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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
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
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
top of fuel tank starting to rust
n/s rear brake low efficiency
o/s front tyre starting to perish
rear silencer sections deteriorated
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
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
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
Is KMJ 52Y safe to buy?
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