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YTO 924Y

1983 Ford Escort

Blue Petrol 1295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2024
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

14,195 mi
Last recorded14,195 miles
Recorded on31 May 2023
Typical for 1983 Ford Escort55,626 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYTO 924Y
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1983
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,295cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 May 2023 14,195 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rears undersealed (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 27 May 2022 14,189 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rears undersealed (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 Mar 2021 13,385 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2020 13,067 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2019 12,391 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2019 12,391 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Jan 2018 11,964 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2017 11,134 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 17 Feb 2017 11,134 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly cracked and perished

Offside Front Tyre slightly cracked and perished

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 20 Aug 2013 6,640 miles

rear exhaust section blowing

Pass 3 Sep 2012 6,527 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2011 6,390 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

oil leak on engine

Pass 7 Sep 2010 6,316 miles

oil leak on engine

Pass 8 Sep 2009 6,106 miles

oil leak on engine

Pass 8 Sep 2008 6,031 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

oil leak on engine

Pass 12 Sep 2007 5,866 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2006 5,627 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2005 5,181 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2005 5,181 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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YTO 924Y is a 1983 Ford Escort in Blue with a 1,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 YTO 924Y, 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 YTO 924Y registered?

YTO 924Y is a 1983 Ford Escort, first registered on 6 May 1983.

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