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TME 468Y

1983 Ford Escort

Brown Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

41,839 mi
Last recorded41,839 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2009
Typical for 1983 Ford Escort55,626 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTME 468Y
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1983
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2009 41,839 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2008 40,613 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 15 Jan 2008 40,613 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2007 39,365 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2007 39,357 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2006 37,921 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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TME 468Y is a 1983 Ford Escort in Brown with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 TME 468Y, 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 TME 468Y registered?

TME 468Y is a 1983 Ford Escort, first registered on 16 March 1983.

Is TME 468Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for TME 468Y shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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