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A170 WNY

1984 Ford Escort

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2016
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

22,898 mi
Last recorded22,898 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2018
Typical for 1984 Ford Escort53,632 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA170 WNY
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1984
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Fail 1 Aug 2018 22,898 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Hand Brake Lever Has Little Reserve Travel

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Trailing Arm Bushes Deteriorated But Not Resulting In Excessive Play

Nearside Rear Tyre Badly Perished

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Trailing Arm Bushes Deteriorated But Not Resulting In Excessive Play

Pass 30 May 2015 22,393 miles
Fail 17 May 2014 21,784 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 May 2014 21,784 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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A170 WNY is a 1984 Ford Escort in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 A170 WNY, 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 A170 WNY registered?

A170 WNY is a 1984 Ford Escort, first registered on 3 January 1984.

Is A170 WNY safe to buy?

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