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XRM 105Y

1983 Ford Escort

Black Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Mar 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

17,661 mi
Last recorded17,661 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 1983 Ford Escort55,626 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Ford
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXRM 105Y
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1983
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 17,661 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2015 15,247 miles

corrosion on chassis sections and under body panels

n/s rear brake rubbing slightly

Pass 9 Oct 2012 9,056 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front no plate damaged

Pass 5 Oct 2011 5,133 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2010 4,394 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2010 4,329 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 30 Sep 2009 2,264 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

corrosion on floor panels

Fail 23 Sep 2009 2,255 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

corrosion on floor panels

Pass 27 May 2006 517 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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XRM 105Y is a 1983 Ford Escort in Black with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 XRM 105Y, 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

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What year was XRM 105Y registered?

XRM 105Y is a 1983 Ford Escort, first registered on 1 April 1983.

Is XRM 105Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for XRM 105Y shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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