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UCU 649Y

1983 Ford Escort

Black Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2024
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

6,782 mi
Last recorded6,782 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2023
Typical for 1983 Ford Escort55,626 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUCU 649Y
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1983
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2023 6,782 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2022 6,146 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2021 5,861 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2020 5,472 miles

Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal inner arches covered in underseal and body filler (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

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

slight play in steering rack

Fail 21 Jul 2020 5,467 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn play at each end of roll bar (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal inner arches covered in underseal and body filler (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

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

slight play in steering rack

Pass 4 May 2019 4,834 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Apr 2018 3,807 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2017 2,815 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2016 2,555 miles

possible fault on all indicators , flashing fast

slight staining on fuel tank

Pass 11 Apr 2015 2,400 miles

possible fault on servo vacuum

slight travel on foot brake

Pass 14 Apr 2014 1,745 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

possible noise from o/s front wheel bearing

slight corrosion o/s / n/s front floors

slight travel on foot brake

Pass 4 May 2013 1,472 miles

possible noise from o/s front wheel bearing

slight corrosion o/s / n/s front floors

slight travel on footbrake

Pass 14 Apr 2012 110 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

possible fluid leak from fuel tank joint

slight corrosion n/s front floor

slight corrosion o/s / n/s front inner wheel arches

Pass 9 May 2011 99,172 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 17 Apr 2010 98,420 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2009 97,391 miles
Pass 5 May 2008 96,584 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2007 95,512 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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UCU 649Y is a 1983 Ford Escort in Black with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 UCU 649Y, 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 UCU 649Y registered?

UCU 649Y is a 1983 Ford Escort, first registered on 11 March 1983.

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The MOT history for UCU 649Y shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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