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A109 BNH

1984 Ford Escort

Grey Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2015
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

98,278 mi
Last recorded98,278 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2014
Typical for 1984 Ford Escort53,632 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA109 BNH
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1984
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2014 98,278 miles
Pass 15 May 2013 98,137 miles
Fail 15 May 2013 98,137 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Mar 2011 98,131 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2009 97,745 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2008 97,729 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2007 97,524 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2006 97,118 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2006 97,118 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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A109 BNH is a 1984 Ford Escort in Grey with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1984 Ford Escort models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.1% with a typical mileage of 53,632 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 A109 BNH, 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 42 years old, this Ford Escort is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was A109 BNH registered?

A109 BNH is a 1984 Ford Escort, first registered on 16 January 1984.

Is A109 BNH safe to buy?

The MOT history for A109 BNH 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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