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SAX 22Y

1983 Ford Escort

Black Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2024
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

89,861 mi
Last recorded89,861 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2023
Typical for 1983 Ford Escort55,626 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSAX 22Y
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1983
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2023 89,861 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2022 89,508 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2021 89,331 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Aug 2021 89,275 miles

Fuel system component leaking Fuel pump /pipe (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure Bolts loose (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2020 89,071 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2019 88,881 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2018 87,985 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2017 87,399 miles

Both sills corroded

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 6 Aug 2016 86,325 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2015 85,064 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2010 85,017 miles

minor exhaust leaks

o/s/r tyre well worn and perished

Pass 17 Aug 2006 84,976 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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SAX 22Y is a 1983 Ford Escort in Black with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 SAX 22Y, 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 SAX 22Y registered?

SAX 22Y is a 1983 Ford Escort, first registered on 14 January 1983.

Is SAX 22Y safe to buy?

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