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OGD 185Y

1983 Ford Escort

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

73,470 mi
Last recorded73,470 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2018
Typical for 1983 Ford Escort55,626 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOGD 185Y
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1983
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2018 73,470 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

both front tyre cracking in tread area but not deep enough to expose cords

offside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 19 Oct 2016 73,434 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside front floor area corroded (2.4.A.3)

both front tyres cracking but not deep enough to reach cords

nearside rear brake binding slightly & lower effort

Pass 23 Oct 2015 73,398 miles

early corrosion in nearside front floor but not within prescribed areas

nearside & offside front tyres cracking but not deep enough to reach ply or cords

slight bind & slightly low effort from nearside rear service brake

Pass 16 Sep 2014 73,363 miles

both front tyres cracking

Pass 18 Sep 2013 73,330 miles

Both rear tyres are cracking between the treads .

Pass 5 Sep 2012 73,294 miles

crack in tread & sidewalls of both front tyres

Fail 15 Sep 2011 73,261 miles

Both front tyres are exhibiting age related cracking.

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Sep 2011 73,261 miles

Both front tyres are exhibiting age related cracking.

Pass 1 Sep 2010 73,178 miles

corrosion present in n/s front floor section but not in a prescribed area.

early stages of corrosion noted in o/s & n/s front lower suspension arm mounting areas on chassis.

early stages of corrosion noted in o/s outer sill panel.

Pass 17 Sep 2009 73,145 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 73,045 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2007 72,930 miles

both front tyres are showing signs of cracking in tread

early stages of corrosion in nearside front floor but not in a prescribed area

Pass 1 Nov 2006 72,805 miles

nearside front floor section corrosive,but not in prescribed area.

Fail 1 Nov 2006 72,805 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nearside front floor section corrosive,but not in prescribed area.

Pass 16 Nov 2005 72,611 miles

nearside front passenger floor corrosive but not in prescribed area.

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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OGD 185Y is a 1983 Ford Escort in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 OGD 185Y, 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 OGD 185Y registered?

OGD 185Y is a 1983 Ford Escort, first registered on 4 May 1983.

Is OGD 185Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for OGD 185Y shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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