MOT Status
ValidMileage
82,058 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Coolant leak ()
Electrical wiring inadequately secured (4.11 (a) (i))
Gearbox mounting defective ()
nearside front inner wing is slightly corroded
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
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
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)
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)
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)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
How Reliable is the Ford Escort?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
Is LEV 629Y safe to buy?
The MOT history for LEV 629Y shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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