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A136 VNO

1984 Ford Escort

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2024
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

89,358 mi
Last recorded89,358 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2023
Typical for 1984 Ford Escort53,632 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA136 VNO
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1984
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2023 89,358 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear inner valance panel heavily corroded

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Road wheel slightly distorted Offside rear inner rim distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Underside of vehicle covered in underseal not allowing full inspection

Pass 17 Aug 2022 89,343 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Rear valance panel rotten/corroded

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 19 Aug 2021 89,319 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Rear valance panel rotten/corroded

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 17 Sep 2020 89,294 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear valance panel rotten

general corrosion underside vehicle

oil leaks various component

Fail 17 Sep 2020 89,294 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear valance panel rotten

general corrosion underside vehicle

oil leaks various component

Pass 18 May 2019 89,266 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front seat don't fully lock fore and aft

Nearside Rear Inner corrosion on valance panal

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted damaged (5.2.2 (c) (i))

fuel pump bracket has corrosion

general corrosion allround

oil leak from gear box

Pass 12 Jun 2018 89,225 miles

interior mirror off

Pass 14 Jun 2017 89,194 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2016 89,160 miles
Pass 26 May 2015 89,133 miles
Pass 2 May 2014 89,124 miles

General corrosion underside vehicle

Various oil leaks

Pass 23 May 2013 133,248 miles
Fail 22 May 2013 33,248 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 20 Jul 2012 89,046 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

slight corrosion in n/s/f wheel arch

Fail 6 Jul 2012 89,046 miles

Nearside Front Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Inner Front Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

battery insecure

slight corrosion in n/s/f wheel arch

Pass 31 May 2011 88,983 miles

Nearside and offside front shock corrode

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Wipper slightly deteriorate

Nearside and offside front under the floor corrode

Pass 4 Jun 2010 88,913 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2010 88,855 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 2 Apr 2009 88,721 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2009 88,692 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 7 Apr 2008 88,578 miles

battery clamp missing

corrosion n/s and o/s front footwell

o/s/front brake wear indicator wire faulty

Pass 3 Apr 2007 88,417 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2007 88,417 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

corrosion on fuel pump bracket

drvers seat belt slow to retract

Pass 1 Apr 2006 88,244 miles

Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

corrosion rear arch

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 VNO is a 1984 Ford Escort in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VNO, 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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A136 VNO is a 1984 Ford Escort, first registered on 1 July 1984.

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