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TSJ 434Y

1983 Ford Escort

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 May 2027
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

34,780 mi
Last recorded34,780 miles
Recorded on4 May 2026
Typical for 1983 Ford Escort55,626 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTSJ 434Y
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1983
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 May 2026 34,780 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 4 May 2026 34,780 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 May 2025 34,316 miles
Fail 23 May 2025 34,316 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a))

Nearside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2023 33,624 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Slight oil leak from engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2022 33,429 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Jul 2022 33,429 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Nearside Front Inner Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2021 33,277 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2020 33,051 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front gear box mounting worn but not excessive

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Apr 2019 32,750 miles
Pass 17 May 2017 32,523 miles
Pass 17 May 2016 32,515 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded pipe from master cylinder to offside front flexible hose (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded pipe from nearside rear flexible hose to wheel cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded pipe from offside rear flexible hose to wheel cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

advise some perishing of nearside front tyre sidewall

Fail 16 May 2016 32,515 miles

Fuel tank leaking fuel leak at joint of tank to rubber hose (7.2.3)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Brake pipe slightly corroded pipe from master cylinder to offside front flexible hose (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded pipe from nearside rear flexible hose to wheel cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded pipe from offside rear flexible hose to wheel cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

advise some perishing of nearside front tyre sidewall

Pass 5 May 2015 32,425 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

advise oil leak at crank shaft seal

advise some perishing on inner sidewall of nearside front tyre

Pass 2 May 2014 32,222 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Fail 29 Apr 2014 32,222 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 18 Feb 2013 31,789 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2013 31,872 miles

Nearside Front rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 5 Dec 2011 31,057 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2011 31,042 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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TSJ 434Y is a 1983 Ford Escort in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 TSJ 434Y, 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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TSJ 434Y is a 1983 Ford Escort, first registered on 11 February 1983.

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