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A162 TEV

1984 Ford Escort

White Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2026
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

14,417 mi
Last recorded14,417 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 1984 Ford Escort53,632 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA162 TEV
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1984
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 14,417 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2024 14,417 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2023 14,417 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2022 14,417 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2021 14,417 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2020 14,417 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Nov 2018 14,417 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2017 14,417 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2016 14,417 miles
Pass 1 May 2015 14,417 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2013 14,417 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2012 14,417 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 4 Nov 2010 14,325 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

slight movment steering rack rubber mountings

Pass 21 Sep 2009 13,808 miles

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

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

Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

nearside mirror glass cracked

Fail 10 Jul 2008 13,184 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Radius arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 10 Jul 2008 13,184 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 20 Jun 2007 12,881 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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A162 TEV is a 1984 Ford Escort in White with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 A162 TEV, 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 A162 TEV registered?

A162 TEV is a 1984 Ford Escort, first registered on 4 April 1984.

Is A162 TEV safe to buy?

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