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UKW 510Y

1983 Ford Escort

Blue Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

4,926 mi
Last recorded4,926 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2020
Typical for 1983 Ford Escort55,626 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUKW 510Y
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1983
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2020 4,926 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2020 4,926 miles

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Service brake imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Fuel pipe leaking excessively or a risk of fire Fuel pipe fouling exhaust system (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported Fouling drive shaft on full lock (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported Fouling drive shaft on full lock (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Fail 11 Aug 2020 4,926 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fuel hose chafing on exhaust (6.1.3 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2019 104,576 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Aug 2018 100,960 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2017 100,135 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2017 100,128 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded nearside rear floor corroded (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded offside rear drop sill corroded (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded offside rear floor corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Offside front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Aug 2015 99,076 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2014 95,162 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 13 Mar 2013 86,994 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 6 Mar 2013 86,774 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 14 Mar 2012 75,836 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 17 Mar 2011 65,023 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2010 54,587 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2010 54,587 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2009 43,930 miles

travel on park brake and travel on foot brake

Pass 22 Mar 2008 33,488 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 3 Apr 2007 24,143 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2007 24,102 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 23 Mar 2006 19,382 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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UKW 510Y is a 1983 Ford Escort in Blue with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 UKW 510Y, 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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UKW 510Y is a 1983 Ford Escort, first registered on 10 March 1983.

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