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A11 XBO

1984 Ford Escort

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2024
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

51,040 mi
Last recorded51,040 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2023
Typical for 1984 Ford Escort53,632 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA11 XBO
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1984
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2023 51,040 miles

Nearside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2022 50,953 miles

Offside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

slight oil leak from gear box

Pass 7 Sep 2021 50,874 miles

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

slight oil leak from gearbox

Pass 21 Jul 2020 50,679 miles

Offside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

slight oil leak from gearbox

Pass 21 May 2019 50,311 miles

engine oil leak

Pass 15 May 2018 49,619 miles
Pass 5 May 2017 49,485 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2016 49,315 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 49,195 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2014 48,948 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2013 48,777 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 18,682 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 48,399 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 14 Apr 2010 48,002 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 47,410 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2008 46,587 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2008 46,587 miles

Offside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 5 Apr 2007 45,328 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 3 Apr 2006 43,570 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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A11 XBO is a 1984 Ford Escort in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 A11 XBO, 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 A11 XBO registered?

A11 XBO is a 1984 Ford Escort, first registered on 1 August 1984.

Is A11 XBO safe to buy?

The MOT history for A11 XBO shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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