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PEU 111Y

1983 Ford Escort

White Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

72,023 mi
Last recorded72,023 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2024
Typical for 1983 Ford Escort55,626 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPEU 111Y
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1983
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2024 72,023 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2024 71,813 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2022 71,556 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2022 71,527 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2021 70,863 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2021 70,816 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 11 Sep 2020 70,769 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2019 70,442 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2018 69,713 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2017 68,850 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2017 68,850 miles

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 15 Aug 2016 67,239 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2015 65,976 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2014 64,405 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2013 63,465 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 61,931 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2008 61,206 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2007 61,204 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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PEU 111Y is a 1983 Ford Escort in White with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 PEU 111Y, 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 PEU 111Y registered?

PEU 111Y is a 1983 Ford Escort, first registered on 18 January 1983.

Is PEU 111Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for PEU 111Y shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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