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YGX 875Y

1983 Ford Escort

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2022
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

97,539 mi
Last recorded97,539 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2021
Typical for 1983 Ford Escort55,626 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYGX 875Y
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1983
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2021 97,539 miles

corrosion on n/s/f inner wing

Fail 27 Apr 2021 97,535 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

corrosion on n/s/f inner wing

Pass 11 Dec 2019 97,507 miles

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

corrosion on o/s inner wing

Pass 21 Dec 2018 97,498 miles

corrosion o/s/f inner wing

Pass 23 Dec 2017 97,457 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2017 97,005 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Fail 10 Jan 2017 96,944 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

fuel filler pipe clamp broken pipe still secure

Pass 23 Jan 2016 94,992 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 10 Jan 2015 93,855 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2014 93,785 miles

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 21 Dec 2013 92,643 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 19 Dec 2012 92,032 miles

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 23 Dec 2011 90,932 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 8 Jan 2011 89,732 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 2 Jan 2010 88,444 miles

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 4 Dec 2008 86,302 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2007 85,445 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2007 85,445 miles

Offside Front Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.3.A.2)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 8 Dec 2006 84,288 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2005 82,870 miles

hand brake cable insecure

Fail 1 Dec 2005 82,870 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

hand brake cable insecure

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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YGX 875Y is a 1983 Ford Escort in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 YGX 875Y, 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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YGX 875Y is a 1983 Ford Escort, first registered on 26 January 1983.

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