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UKU 712Y

1983 Ford Escort

Brown Petrol 1117cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2019
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

82,439 mi
Last recorded82,439 miles
Recorded on1 May 2018
Typical for 1983 Ford Escort55,626 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUKU 712Y
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1983
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,117cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 May 2018 82,439 miles

n/s door reparied

vechile under side under sealed full car

Fail 15 Mar 2018 82,435 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion n/s front door (6.1.C.1)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle front (3.7.B.5b)

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Front position lamp(s) not working o/s (1.1.A.3b)

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect o/s (1.8.A.1b)

Headlamp insecure o/s (1.7.3)

Headlamp not working on dipped beam n/s (1.7.5a)

Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement n/s front brake (3.5.1k)

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded o/s rear outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure n/s rear (4.1.D.1b)

Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure o/s rear (4.1.D.1b)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort o/s (3.7.B.6a)

vechile under side heavly under sealed

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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UKU 712Y is a 1983 Ford Escort in Brown with a 1,117cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 UKU 712Y, 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 UKU 712Y registered?

UKU 712Y is a 1983 Ford Escort, first registered on 14 April 1983.

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