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LEV 613Y

1983 Ford Escort

White Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2025
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

76,497 mi
Last recorded76,497 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2024
Typical for 1983 Ford Escort55,626 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLEV 613Y
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1983
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2024 76,497 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2023 76,327 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2022 76,297 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2021 76,110 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2019 75,795 miles
Pass 14 May 2018 75,771 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2017 75,395 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2016 74,796 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2016 74,794 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 25 Apr 2015 74,345 miles
Pass 17 May 2014 74,226 miles
Pass 18 May 2013 74,221 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2012 74,218 miles

os rear wheel bearing slightly noisy

Pass 11 Jun 2011 73,871 miles

slight noise osr wheel bearing

Pass 19 Jun 2010 73,379 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

slight noise from os rear wheel bearing

Pass 20 Jun 2008 73,184 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2007 72,708 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2006 72,454 miles

slight play rear wheel bearings

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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LEV 613Y is a 1983 Ford Escort in White with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 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 LEV 613Y, 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 LEV 613Y registered?

LEV 613Y is a 1983 Ford Escort, first registered on 26 May 1983.

Is LEV 613Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for LEV 613Y shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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