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A16 XRC

1984 Ford Escort

Grey Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jul 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

99,779 mi
Last recorded99,779 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2025
Typical for 1984 Ford Escort53,632 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA16 XRC
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1984
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2025 99,779 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2024 99,284 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2023 98,609 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2021 97,481 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2020 96,867 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2018 96,778 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2017 96,521 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2016 96,312 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2015 95,758 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2014 94,954 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2013 94,190 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2012 92,892 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2011 91,736 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2010 90,735 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2009 89,788 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 19 Jul 2008 88,579 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2007 87,735 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2007 87,735 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Pass 22 Jul 2006 86,852 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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A16 XRC is a 1984 Ford Escort in Grey 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 A16 XRC, 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 A16 XRC registered?

A16 XRC is a 1984 Ford Escort, first registered on 30 September 1984.

Is A16 XRC safe to buy?

The MOT history for A16 XRC 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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