MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
72,811 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
both front brake flexi supports on Shock absorbers missing
Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)
Front Fuel pipe insecure (7.2.1)
Nearside Front Brake hose inappropriately repaired (3.6.A.3)
Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)
Offside Front Brake hose inappropriately repaired (3.6.A.3)
Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)
Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)
Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)
Rear Fuel hose insecure (7.2.1)
Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
How Reliable is the Ford Escort?
Based on 4,961,191 MOT tests across 821,553 vehicles.
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OOU 856Y is a 1983 Ford Escort in Grey with a 1,567cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.
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 OOU 856Y, 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 OOU 856Y registered?
OOU 856Y is a 1983 Ford Escort, first registered on 10 May 1983.
Is OOU 856Y safe to buy?
The MOT history for OOU 856Y shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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