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RYF 506Y

1983 Ford Escort

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2022
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

56,744 mi
Last recorded56,744 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2021
Typical for 1983 Ford Escort55,626 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRYF 506Y
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1983
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2021 56,744 miles

Nearside Rear INNER SILL CORROSION

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 185/60/14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear INNER SILL CORROSION

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Pass 3 Aug 2020 56,542 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2019 56,335 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2018 56,031 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2017 55,519 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2016 55,180 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2015 54,915 miles
Pass 2 May 2014 54,545 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2013 53,343 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2012 52,648 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2011 51,137 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 28 Jan 2011 51,137 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2010 48,564 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing (2.4.G.1)

Pass 15 Jan 2010 48,564 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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RYF 506Y is a 1983 Ford Escort in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 RYF 506Y, 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 RYF 506Y registered?

RYF 506Y is a 1983 Ford Escort, first registered on 10 June 1983.

Is RYF 506Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for RYF 506Y shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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