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UTY 613Y

1983 Ford Escort

Black Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2025
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

98,660 mi
Last recorded98,660 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2024
Typical for 1983 Ford Escort55,626 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUTY 613Y
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1983
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2024 98,660 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2023 98,306 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2022 98,110 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2021 98,083 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2019 97,833 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2018 97,060 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2018 97,059 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Fuel system component leaking pipe to tank (7.2.3)

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

Pass 23 Mar 2016 97,046 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2015 97,044 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2014 96,987 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2014 96,986 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

slight noise nearside rear wheel bearing

to the nearside chassis brake pipe corroding

to the offside chassis brake pipe corroding

to the offside front and to the nearside front brake pipes corroding

Pass 9 Apr 2013 96,313 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2013 96,313 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

dash light not working

Pass 14 May 2007 96,563 miles
Fail 11 May 2007 96,563 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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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UTY 613Y is a 1983 Ford Escort in Black with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 UTY 613Y, 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 UTY 613Y registered?

UTY 613Y is a 1983 Ford Escort, first registered on 21 April 1983.

Is UTY 613Y safe to buy?

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