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A128 VGJ

1984 Ford Escort

Orange Petrol 1117cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2007
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

87,163 mi
Last recorded87,163 miles
Recorded on16 May 2007
Typical for 1984 Ford Escort53,632 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA128 VGJ
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1984
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,117cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Fail 16 May 2007 87,163 miles

Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Fail 17 May 2006 86,326 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Pass 17 May 2006 86,326 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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A128 VGJ is a 1984 Ford Escort in Orange with a 1,117cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 A128 VGJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A128 VGJ registered?

A128 VGJ is a 1984 Ford Escort, first registered on 23 March 1984.

Is A128 VGJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for A128 VGJ shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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