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OOU 856Y

1983 Ford Escort

Grey Petrol 1567cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2022
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

72,811 mi
Last recorded72,811 miles
Recorded on28 May 2021
Typical for 1983 Ford Escort55,626 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOOU 856Y
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1983
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,567cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 May 2021 72,811 miles
Pass 27 May 2019 72,044 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2017 71,996 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2017 71,996 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 14 Apr 2016 71,722 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2014 71,112 miles
Fail 23 May 2014 71,109 miles

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)

Pass 27 Apr 2013 70,928 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2012 70,436 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2010 69,961 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2009 69,514 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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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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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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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