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LNO 109Y

1983 Ford Escort

White Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

7,885 mi
Last recorded7,885 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2014
Typical for 1983 Ford Escort55,626 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLNO 109Y
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1983
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2014 7,885 miles

offside rear suspension arm corroded

slight roughness felt in nearside front wheel bearing

Fail 29 Apr 2014 7,876 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

offside rear suspension arm corroded

slight roughness felt in nearside front wheel bearing

Pass 23 Apr 2013 6,900 miles

running very unevenly at idle

slight noise from nearside front wheel bearing

Pass 1 May 2012 6,294 miles

engine running poorly

Pass 28 Apr 2011 5,765 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 4,971 miles

Front number plate cracked

Offside front and nearide rear brake pipes starting to rust

Fail 30 Apr 2009 3,707 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 30 Apr 2009 3,707 miles
Pass 1 May 2008 1,633 miles
Pass 1 May 2007 1,030 miles

Both front brake disc inner faces starting to reduce with corrosion

Exhaust centre pipe sits close to handbrake cable

Pass 4 May 2006 98,499 miles

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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LNO 109Y is a 1983 Ford Escort in White with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 LNO 109Y, 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 LNO 109Y registered?

LNO 109Y is a 1983 Ford Escort, first registered on 10 June 1983.

Is LNO 109Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for LNO 109Y shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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