CarVerify

Free Car Check

WNT 350Y

1983 Ford Escort

White Petrol 1597cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2023
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

51,681 mi
Last recorded51,681 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2022
Typical for 1983 Ford Escort55,626 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Ford
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationWNT 350Y
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1983
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2022 51,681 miles

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Hub bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Hub bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle underbody covered in underseal

Pass 21 Sep 2021 51,414 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All visible brake pipes heavily greased (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm , hub bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm , hub bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Whole of underbody heavily coated / oil sprayed

Pass 22 Sep 2020 51,118 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All visible metal brake pipes coated with grease / wax compound (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm , bush in bottom of hub , deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 28% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Whole underside of body coated with protective wax compound

Pass 10 Sep 2019 50,804 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle underbody covered in a protective wax / grease

Pass 11 Sep 2018 50,457 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All visible metal pipes coated with protective wax / grease (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Gearbox mounting defective Rear of gearbox ()

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm split bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Whole of underbody coated with protective wax/ grease

Pass 12 Sep 2017 50,081 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2016 49,646 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2015 49,251 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 16 Sep 2014 48,914 miles

Front engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

offside rear wheel bearing slight noise

Pass 10 Sep 2013 48,479 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2012 47,998 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2011 47,434 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 46,907 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 15 Sep 2010 46,862 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 15 Sep 2009 46,464 miles

nearside + offside headlamps dull

slight play nearside rear wheel bearing

steering wheel distorted

Pass 17 Sep 2008 45,922 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 12 Sep 2007 45,418 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2006 44,988 miles

nearside steering rack gator poor condition

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
Full Ford Escort reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

WNT 350Y is a 1983 Ford Escort in White with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 WNT 350Y, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of WNT 350Y?

You can check the full history of WNT 350Y by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was WNT 350Y registered?

WNT 350Y is a 1983 Ford Escort, first registered on 1 April 1983.

Is WNT 350Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for WNT 350Y shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does WNT 350Y have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on WNT 350Y. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.