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LWC 961Y

1983 Ford Escort

Red Petrol 1567cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jun 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

65,402 mi
Last recorded65,402 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 1983 Ford Escort55,626 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLWC 961Y
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1983
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,567cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 65,402 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2025 65,249 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2024 65,139 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2022 64,902 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2021 64,890 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2019 64,460 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2018 64,165 miles
Pass 17 May 2016 64,121 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

coolant leak from water pump

Pass 12 May 2015 64,024 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 63,642 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2012 63,602 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 63,347 miles

Corrosion to nearside rear chassis

Pass 15 Feb 2010 62,768 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 24 Dec 2008 61,146 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2008 61,146 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 16 Oct 2007 59,687 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2007 59,673 miles

Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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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LWC 961Y is a 1983 Ford Escort in Red with a 1,567cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 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 LWC 961Y, 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 LWC 961Y registered?

LWC 961Y is a 1983 Ford Escort, first registered on 31 December 1983.

Is LWC 961Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for LWC 961Y shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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