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LEV 629Y

1983 Ford Escort

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

82,058 mi
Last recorded82,058 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 1983 Ford Escort55,626 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLEV 629Y
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1983
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2025 82,058 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2022 81,945 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2021 81,260 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2019 80,774 miles

Coolant leak ()

Electrical wiring inadequately secured (4.11 (a) (i))

Gearbox mounting defective ()

nearside front inner wing is slightly corroded

Fail 17 Jun 2019 80,774 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has an unsafe modification (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.2.2 (b))

Offside Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak ()

Electrical wiring inadequately secured (4.11 (a) (i))

Gearbox mounting defective ()

fuel pump bobbin is broke

nearside front inner wing is slightly corroded

Pass 26 Apr 2018 80,716 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2017 79,921 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 79,184 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 15 Mar 2016 79,184 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped front to rear (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Rear Fuel pipe leaking By fuel pump (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 22 Apr 2015 77,971 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 20,975 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2009 19,972 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2009 19,962 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 5 Aug 2008 17,784 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2008 17,784 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 8 Aug 2007 12,672 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2006 7,127 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2006 7,127 miles

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

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 629Y is a 1983 Ford Escort in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 LEV 629Y, 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 LEV 629Y registered?

LEV 629Y is a 1983 Ford Escort, first registered on 26 May 1983.

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