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UWG 242Y

1983 Ford Escort

Gold Petrol 1295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2018
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

70,630 mi
Last recorded70,630 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2017
Typical for 1983 Ford Escort55,626 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUWG 242Y
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1983
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,295cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2017 70,630 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2017 70,630 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 1 May 2007 69,857 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 3 May 2006 68,120 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2006 68,120 miles

Offside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b) DANGEROUS

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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UWG 242Y is a 1983 Ford Escort in Gold with a 1,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 UWG 242Y, 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 UWG 242Y registered?

UWG 242Y is a 1983 Ford Escort, first registered on 6 May 1983.

Is UWG 242Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for UWG 242Y shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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