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TRG 100Y

1983 Ford Escort

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2016
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

99,881 mi
Last recorded99,881 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2015
Typical for 1983 Ford Escort55,626 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTRG 100Y
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1983
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2015 99,881 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 25 Apr 2014 99,366 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2014 99,341 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 29 Dec 2012 98,792 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2011 97,142 miles

over plates fitted to vehicle

slight weap of fuel around fuel pipes

vehicle has been heavily undersealed

Fail 21 Jun 2011 97,076 miles

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct stroke width (6.3.4a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

vehicle has been heaverly undersealed

Pass 9 Jun 2010 95,659 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2010 95,659 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 2 Aug 2008 42 miles

Nearside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

emmissions only just pass needs further tuning

intermittent fault on horn

washers have intermittent fault needs correct jets fitting

Pass 21 Apr 2007 42 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2007 42 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Nov 2005 1 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2005 1 miles

All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Direction indicators not in good working order (function impaired) (1.5.A1b)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Outer Front Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Nearside Steering system lock to lock check stretches a brake pipe (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Inner Front Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Offside Steering system lock to lock check stretches a brake pipe (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

fuel lines loose and insecure to vehicle

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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TRG 100Y is a 1983 Ford Escort in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 TRG 100Y, 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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TRG 100Y is a 1983 Ford Escort, first registered on 4 February 1983.

Is TRG 100Y safe to buy?

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