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TUY 682Y

1983 Ford Escort

Red Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

26,150 mi
Last recorded26,150 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2017
Typical for 1983 Ford Escort55,626 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTUY 682Y
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1983
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2017 26,150 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front slam panel corroded offside

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak ()

Pass 22 Aug 2016 19,718 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak ()

offside rear inner sill has slight corrosion

Pass 12 Aug 2015 10,709 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

offside rear inner sill corroded

rear silencer deteriorated

rear tyres on legal limit

Pass 27 Aug 2014 3,489 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 16 Aug 2013 96,229 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 Aug 2013 96,229 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2012 88,057 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2011 79,003 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2010 71,818 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2010 71,808 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2009 70,802 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2008 67,621 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2008 67,621 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Pass 23 Jun 2007 67,556 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2007 67,556 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Jun 2006 67,429 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 682Y is a 1983 Ford Escort in Red with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 TUY 682Y, 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 TUY 682Y registered?

TUY 682Y is a 1983 Ford Escort, first registered on 16 June 1983.

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