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UHJ 499Y

1983 Ford Escort

Black Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2024
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

46,775 mi
Last recorded46,775 miles
Recorded on24 May 2023
Typical for 1983 Ford Escort55,626 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUHJ 499Y
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1983
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 May 2023 46,775 miles
Pass 28 May 2022 45,448 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2021 44,739 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2015 44,020 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2015 44,020 miles

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

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 May 2014 43,871 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2012 43,703 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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UHJ 499Y is a 1983 Ford Escort in Black with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 UHJ 499Y, 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

How do I check the history of UHJ 499Y?

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What year was UHJ 499Y registered?

UHJ 499Y is a 1983 Ford Escort, first registered on 13 April 1983.

Is UHJ 499Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for UHJ 499Y shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does UHJ 499Y have outstanding finance?

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