MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
73,470 miAbove average mileage for this year
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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
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
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
both front tyres cracking
Both rear tyres are cracking between the treads .
crack in tread & sidewalls of both front tyres
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)
Both front tyres are exhibiting age related cracking.
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.
both front tyres are showing signs of cracking in tread
early stages of corrosion in nearside front floor but not in a prescribed area
nearside front floor section corrosive,but not in prescribed area.
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
nearside front floor section corrosive,but not in prescribed area.
nearside front passenger floor corrosive but not in prescribed area.
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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.
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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?
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