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WDL 525Y

1983 Ford Escort

White Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

82,256 mi
Last recorded82,256 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2008
Typical for 1983 Ford Escort55,626 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWDL 525Y
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1983
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2008 82,256 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Fail 12 Dec 2008 82,256 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 20 Nov 2007 77,113 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2007 77,113 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 5 Jul 2006 75,370 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2006 75,361 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Mechanical brake component securing device missing (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Nearside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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WDL 525Y is a 1983 Ford Escort in White with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 WDL 525Y, 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 WDL 525Y registered?

WDL 525Y is a 1983 Ford Escort, first registered on 19 January 1983.

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