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SWO 33Y

1983 Ford Escort

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2026
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

15,596 mi
Last recorded15,596 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2025
Typical for 1983 Ford Escort55,626 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSWO 33Y
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1983
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2025 15,596 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2017 15,576 miles

OIL LEAK FROM ENGINE

Fail 19 Jun 2017 15,576 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases REAR PIPE HOLED AND LEAKING (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

OIL LEAK FROM ENGINE

OIL LEAK FROM ENGINE

Pass 25 Sep 2008 13,620 miles

FUEL TANK CORRODED AT SEAMS

Fail 18 Sep 2008 13,620 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

FUEL TANK CORRODED AT SEAMS

Fail 21 Aug 2007 13,210 miles

FUEL TANK CORRODED AT SEAM

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 21 Aug 2007 13,210 miles

FUEL TANK CORRODED AT SEAM

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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SWO 33Y is a 1983 Ford Escort in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 SWO 33Y, 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 SWO 33Y registered?

SWO 33Y is a 1983 Ford Escort, first registered on 1 April 1983.

Is SWO 33Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for SWO 33Y shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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