MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
80,154 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front edge of bonnet corroded
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Cross member (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Cross member (2.4.A.3)
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner sill (2.4.A.3)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Front edge of bonnet corroded
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Floor (5.2.6)
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
NSF wiper poor
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)
Oil leak
Rear Direction indicators affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)
nearside rear outter sill,wheel arch andoffside rear inner sill starting to corrode.
Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)
Oil leak
Rear Direction indicators affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)
nearside rear outter sill,wheel arch andoffside rear inner sill starting to corrode.
Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
advise both front brake discs are rusted
Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)
Offside Inner Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
advise both front brake discs are rusted
both front tyres sidewalls cracked
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)
Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)
both front tyres sidewalls cracked
Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)
How Reliable is the Ford Escort?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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XCD 524Y is a 1983 Ford Escort in Red with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.
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 XCD 524Y, 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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XCD 524Y is a 1983 Ford Escort, first registered on 12 April 1983.
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