MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
79,952 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
slight play at steering wheel/column-advise further inspection
Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)
Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)
Nearside Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)
Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)
How Reliable is the Ford Escort?
Based on 4,961,191 MOT tests across 821,553 vehicles.
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VRG 209Y is a 1983 Ford Escort in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.
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 VRG 209Y, 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 VRG 209Y registered?
VRG 209Y is a 1983 Ford Escort, first registered on 24 May 1983.
Is VRG 209Y safe to buy?
The MOT history for VRG 209Y shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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