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A17 YTO

1984 Ford Escort

Red Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2025
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

Typical for 1984 Ford Escort53,632 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA17 YTO
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1984
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2024
Fail 6 Jun 2024 28,638 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel Brake pedal low on travel and spongy has air in system (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 15 Aug 2018 28,638 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2017 27,327 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2016 26,226 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 19 Jun 2015 25,447 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Fail 16 Jun 2015 25,442 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 10 Oct 2013 24,871 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2012 23,312 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2011 21,559 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2010 19,365 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

o/s outer sill corroded and becoming weak at rear

Pass 22 Sep 2009 17,628 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 16,387 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 Sep 2007 14,936 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2006 12,727 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Sep 2006 12,727 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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A17 YTO is a 1984 Ford Escort in Red with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 A17 YTO, 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 A17 YTO registered?

A17 YTO is a 1984 Ford Escort, first registered on 30 December 1984.

Is A17 YTO safe to buy?

The MOT history for A17 YTO shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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