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TMC 485Y

1983 Ford Escort

Green Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Dec 2020
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

77,329 mi
Last recorded77,329 miles
Recorded on28 Dec 2019
Typical for 1983 Ford Escort55,626 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTMC 485Y
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1983
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Dec 2019 77,329 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

corrosion hole to nearside front lower inner wing.

Fail 12 Dec 2019 77,283 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. offside front incorrect size (5.2.3 (b))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

corrosion hole to nearside front lower inner wing.

Pass 20 Dec 2018 76,104 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

nearside front lower inner wing corroded.

Fail 11 Dec 2018 76,087 miles

Nearside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury door (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury door (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

nearside front lower inner wing corroded.

Pass 30 Nov 2017 73,835 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 29 Nov 2017 73,828 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 Dec 2016 70,931 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Dec 2015 68,195 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flange (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 Jan 2015 66,256 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 24 Jan 2014 63,297 miles

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

front reg-plate slight damage

Pass 22 Jan 2013 61,161 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front reg-plate slight damage.

Fail 18 Jan 2013 61,153 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front reg-plate slight damage.

Pass 19 Jan 2012 57,972 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front reg-plate slightly damaged.

Fail 13 Jan 2012 57,946 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front reg-plate slightly damaged.

Pass 19 Jan 2011 56,121 miles

front reg-plate damaged.

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Oil leak

offside front fog-lamp incomplete.

surface corrosion noted on both frpnt floors.

Pass 28 Jan 2010 54,784 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

offside front fog lamp lens missing.

Pass 17 Jan 2009 51,758 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2008 47,334 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2007 45,136 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2006 44,435 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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TMC 485Y is a 1983 Ford Escort in Green with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 TMC 485Y, 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 TMC 485Y registered?

TMC 485Y is a 1983 Ford Escort, first registered on 23 February 1983.

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