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LNO 595Y

1983 Ford Escort

Black Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2024
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

35,140 mi
Last recorded35,140 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2023
Typical for 1983 Ford Escort55,626 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLNO 595Y
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1983
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2023 35,140 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2022 35,119 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2020 35,108 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2019 35,099 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2018 35,098 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2017 35,093 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2016 34,591 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2015 33,048 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2013 32,847 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2013 32,847 miles

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 11 Jan 2013 32,249 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 27 Oct 2011 31,292 miles

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

small hole in nearside front outer sill not within 30cm of pre-sribed area

Pass 2 Sep 2010 31,090 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 30,968 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2008 30,105 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2007 30,046 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2006 29,348 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2005 27,313 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 595Y is a 1983 Ford Escort in Black 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 LNO 595Y, 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 595Y registered?

LNO 595Y is a 1983 Ford Escort, first registered on 2 June 1983.

Is LNO 595Y safe to buy?

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