MOT Status
Mileage
72,036 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
door mirrors loose
play in steering rack
slight play in n/s track rod end
slight play in o/s and n/s bottom balljoints
How Reliable is the Ford Escort?
Based on 4,961,191 MOT tests across 821,553 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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WNT 831Y is a 1983 Ford Escort in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 0%.
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 WNT 831Y, 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 WNT 831Y registered?
WNT 831Y is a 1983 Ford Escort, first registered on 4 May 1983.
Is WNT 831Y safe to buy?
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