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NOT 444Y

1983 Ford Escort

Black Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2021
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

82,580 mi
Last recorded82,580 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2020
Typical for 1983 Ford Escort55,626 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNOT 444Y
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1983
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2020 82,580 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2014 82,432 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2012 82,319 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2011 82,127 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Nov 2011 82,127 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2010 81,564 miles

slight cracks appearing on o/s n/s/r tyres

Pass 23 Jul 2008 79,965 miles

o/s n/s/r tyre inner treads wearing down

Pass 2 Mar 2007 79,072 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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NOT 444Y is a 1983 Ford Escort in Black with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 NOT 444Y, 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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What year was NOT 444Y registered?

NOT 444Y is a 1983 Ford Escort, first registered on 7 June 1983.

Is NOT 444Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for NOT 444Y shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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