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TOH 87Y

1983 Ford Escort

Red Petrol 1295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

40,609 mi
Last recorded40,609 miles
Recorded on11 May 2009
Typical for 1983 Ford Escort55,626 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTOH 87Y
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1983
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,295cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 May 2009 40,609 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

n/s sill holed

n/s wiper split

o/s headlamp loose

Pass 13 May 2008 40,564 miles
Pass 16 May 2007 40,368 miles
Fail 11 May 2007 40,368 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 7 Apr 2006 39,525 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2006 39,525 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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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TOH 87Y is a 1983 Ford Escort in Red with a 1,295cc 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 TOH 87Y, 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 TOH 87Y registered?

TOH 87Y is a 1983 Ford Escort, first registered on 21 June 1983.

Is TOH 87Y safe to buy?

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