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TUY 220Y

1983 Ford Escort

Grey Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2015
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

36,070 mi
Last recorded36,070 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2014
Typical for 1983 Ford Escort55,626 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTUY 220Y
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1983
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 8 Feb 2014 36,070 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2013 35,678 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2012 33,780 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2011 33,540 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2009 31,609 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2008 31,069 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2007 30,681 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2006 30,336 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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TUY 220Y is a 1983 Ford Escort in Grey with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 TUY 220Y, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was TUY 220Y registered?

TUY 220Y is a 1983 Ford Escort, first registered on 21 May 1983.

Is TUY 220Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for TUY 220Y shows 8 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does TUY 220Y have outstanding finance?

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