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TOK 422Y

1983 Ford Escort

Black Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2025
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

18,416 mi
Last recorded18,416 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2024
Typical for 1983 Ford Escort55,626 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTOK 422Y
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1983
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2024 18,416 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2023 17,747 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2022 15,590 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2021 15,575 miles

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Sep 2020 15,434 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2019 13,836 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2015 13,108 miles

nearside rear tyre cracking

Fail 16 Jul 2015 13,107 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

nearside rear tyre cracking

Pass 6 Jul 2006 12,169 miles

front battery panel repaired and heavily undersealed † underbody repaired in variuos places and undersealed

Pass 27 Jun 2005 9,438 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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TOK 422Y is a 1983 Ford Escort in Black with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 TOK 422Y, 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 TOK 422Y registered?

TOK 422Y is a 1983 Ford Escort, first registered on 10 June 1983.

Is TOK 422Y safe to buy?

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