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heavily undersealed underneath
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp goes off when you apply the foot brake (4.4.3 (b))
Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp flashes when you put offside indicator on (4.2.3 (c))
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working does not work when side lights are on (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
BOTH OUTER SILLS LOOK LIKE THEY HAVE BODY FILLER IN THEM
Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam dipped beam comes on when side lights turned on (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Front Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp when you put side lights on , dipped beam comes on (4.2.3 (c))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
ALL THE WHEEL BOLTS LOOK TO BE THE WRONG ONES FOR THE ALLOY WHEELS
BOTH OUTER SILLS LOOK LIKE THEY HAVE BODY FILLER IN THEM
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both worn and smear (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
ALL THE WHEEL BOLTS LOOK TO BE THE WRONG ONES FOR THE ALLOY WHEELS
BOTH OUTER SILLS LOOK LIKE THEY HAVE BODY FILLER IN THEM
Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)
fuel tank damaged (not leaking)
o/s/f brake pipe is corroding
o/s/f wheel bearing has slight noise
slight interference on rear lights
slight play in steering column
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS
fuel tank damaged (not leaking)
o/s/f brake pipe is corroding
o/s/f wheel bearing has slight noise
slight interference on rear lights
slight play in steering column
traction light permanantley on
Front registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)
Nearside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)
Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)
Rear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)
traction light permanantley on
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)
Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Front brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j)
Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
Rear Fuel pipe insecure (7.2.1)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Nearside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Offside Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
battery carrier slight corroded
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
How Reliable is the Ford Escort?
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LIW 4083 is a 1985 Ford Escort in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.
Across all 1985 Ford Escort models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.8% with a typical mileage of 52,350 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 LIW 4083, 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 41 years old, this Ford Escort is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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LIW 4083 is a 1985 Ford Escort, first registered on 31 December 1985.
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