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A136 JBG

1984 Ford Escort

Green Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 May 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

57,876 mi
Last recorded57,876 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 1984 Ford Escort53,632 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA136 JBG
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1984
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 57,876 miles
Pass 29 May 2025 57,690 miles
Pass 7 May 2024 57,630 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2023 57,558 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2022 57,394 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2011 57,368 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2009 56,966 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2009 51,267 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2009 51,267 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2007 51,239 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2007 51,237 miles

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Pass 23 Feb 2006 50,296 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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A136 JBG is a 1984 Ford Escort in Green with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 A136 JBG, 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 A136 JBG registered?

A136 JBG is a 1984 Ford Escort, first registered on 20 March 1984.

Is A136 JBG safe to buy?

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