MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
99,964 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Nearside & Offside (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Nearside & Offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Nearside & Offside rear inner sills corroded & outside covers fitted limiting checks
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear underside suspension & braking components corroded & deteriorating
Headlamp insecure Nearside & Offside (4.1.1 (c))
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Nearside & Offside (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Nearside & Offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Nearside & Offside front sills corroded outside prescribed areas
Nearside & Offside rear inner sills corroded & outside covers fitted limiting checks
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside park brake effort only just met requirements
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear underside suspension & braking components corroded & deteriorating
Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated and o/s/f (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber mounting and o/s/r (2.4.G.2)
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement and o/s/f (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber mounting (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber mounting (2.4.G.2)
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)
Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)
advise rear exhaust rubber deteriated
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Rear rear brake binding both (3.7.B.1)
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement and o/s/f (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber mounting (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber mounting (2.4.G.2)
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)
Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)
advise rear exhaust rubber deteriated
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Panhard rod synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Offside Rear Panhard rod synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Panhard rod synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Offside Rear Panhard rod synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
advise all underside of vehicle covered in underseal
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
advise all underside of vehicle covered in underseal
Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak
Previous weld repair to underside of vehicle
Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
All wiper blades split
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Oil leak
Previous weld repair to underside of vehicle
Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
How Reliable is the Ford Escort?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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MGD 799Y is a 1983 Ford Escort in White with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 MGD 799Y, 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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MGD 799Y is a 1983 Ford Escort, first registered on 7 June 1983.
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