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PFB 466Y

1983 Ford Escort

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2017
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

86,768 mi
Last recorded86,768 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2016
Typical for 1983 Ford Escort55,626 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPFB 466Y
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1983
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2016 86,768 miles
Pass 4 May 2012 86,701 miles

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

Fail 4 May 2012 86,701 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2011 86,698 miles

Oil leak

n/s/r brake binding slightly

no o/s/f sun visor

slight corrosion under vehicle

Fail 30 Apr 2011 86,698 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2009 86,639 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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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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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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?

The MOT history for PFB 466Y shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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