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PLG 590Y

1983 Ford Escort

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2025
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

56,740 mi
Last recorded56,740 miles
Recorded on21 May 2024
Typical for 1983 Ford Escort55,626 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPLG 590Y
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1983
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 May 2024 56,740 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2018 56,729 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2017 56,668 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2016 56,658 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2 rear tyers (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Nov 2015 55,572 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2014 55,274 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2013 55,035 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 54,890 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2011 54,880 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut fractured (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Macpherson strut fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 9 Sep 2010 54,402 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2010 54,402 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 23 Jun 2009 52,715 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 9 Jun 2008 49,163 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2007 45,351 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2006 42,017 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2005 37,955 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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PLG 590Y is a 1983 Ford Escort in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 PLG 590Y, 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 PLG 590Y registered?

PLG 590Y is a 1983 Ford Escort, first registered on 11 July 1983.

Is PLG 590Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for PLG 590Y shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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