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WCC 2Y

1983 Ford Escort

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2023
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

99,920 mi
Last recorded99,920 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2022
Typical for 1983 Ford Escort55,626 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWCC 2Y
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1983
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2022 99,920 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2021 99,633 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2020 98,908 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2019 97,666 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2018 96,672 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2017 95,161 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2016 94,341 miles
Pass 1 May 2015 94,027 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2014 93,004 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2014 93,004 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 5 Aug 2013 91,586 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2012 91,020 miles
Pass 7 May 2011 89,192 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2010 87,222 miles
Pass 2 May 2009 84,077 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 22 Apr 2008 80,356 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2007 76,393 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2007 76,393 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Pass 28 Apr 2006 74,924 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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WCC 2Y is a 1983 Ford Escort in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 WCC 2Y, 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 WCC 2Y registered?

WCC 2Y is a 1983 Ford Escort, first registered on 31 December 1983.

Is WCC 2Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for WCC 2Y shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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