MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
86,768 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
battery insecure
front chassis slightly corroded
n/s/f bulk head slightly corroded
o/s + n/s front outer sills slightly damaged
o/s/f floor section slightly corroded
o/s/f tyre perishing
o/s/r tyre as cuts in tread
possible oil leak
rear inner sills slightly corroded
Nearside Front Bonnet retaining device insecure (8.4.2)
Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
battery insecure
front chassis slightly corroded
n/s/f bulk head slightly corroded
o/s + n/s front outer sills slightly damaged
o/s/f floor section slightly corroded
o/s/f tyre perishing
o/s/r tyre as cuts in tread
possible oil leak
rear inner sills slightly corroded
Oil leak
n/s/r brake binding slightly
no o/s/f sun visor
slight corrosion under vehicle
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)
Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
Oil leak
n/s/r brake binding slightly
no o/s/f sun visor
slight corrosion under vehicle
How Reliable is the Ford Escort?
Based on 4,961,191 MOT tests across 821,553 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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PFB 466Y is a 1983 Ford Escort in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 PFB 466Y, 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 PFB 466Y registered?
PFB 466Y is a 1983 Ford Escort, first registered on 31 December 1983.
Is PFB 466Y safe to buy?
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