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LTP 575Y

1983 Ford Escort

Green Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2024
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

98,812 mi
Last recorded98,812 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2023
Typical for 1983 Ford Escort55,626 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLTP 575Y
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1983
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2023 98,812 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Aug 2023 98,812 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2022 93,320 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2021 86,722 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Jul 2021 86,722 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2020 81,582 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2019 75,134 miles

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both (5.3.2 (b))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Aug 2018 66,291 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2017 62,129 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion FRONT OF NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE SILL AREA (6.1.A.1)

Fail 4 Aug 2017 62,128 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded FRONT TO REAR (AT REAR) (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded INNER SILL AREA (2.4.A.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion FRONT OF NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE SILL AREA (6.1.A.1)

Pass 4 Aug 2016 58,724 miles

Nearside Rear trailing arm rear bush perished

Offside Front bottom ball joint dust cover deteriorated but still stopping the ingress of dirt

Offside Front tyre perished and wearing on inner edge

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Rear brake pipes rusty

both front outer cv boots perished

both rear tyres slightly perished

Fail 21 Jul 2016 58,675 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rear inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear trailing arm rear bush perished

Offside Front bottom ball joint dust cover deteriorated but still stopping the ingress of dirt

Offside Front tyre perished and wearing on inner edge

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Rear brake pipes rusty

both front outer cv boots perished

both rear tyres slightly perished

Pass 22 Jul 2015 54,869 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

brake pad warning light is iluminated

Fail 16 Jul 2015 54,869 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

brake pad warning light is iluminated

Pass 17 Jun 2014 53,187 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2013 52,627 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2012 52,133 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2011 51,660 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2010 51,343 miles
Pass 21 May 2009 51,249 miles
Fail 20 May 2009 51,249 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 31 May 2008 45,656 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2006 43,267 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2006 43,267 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2005 40,017 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2005 40,017 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Front Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

non standard brake pedal pad fitted. †clutch pedal pad insecure.

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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LTP 575Y is a 1983 Ford Escort in Green with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 LTP 575Y, 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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LTP 575Y is a 1983 Ford Escort, first registered on 1 February 1983.

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