MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
85,877 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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minor front brake imbalance (offside low).
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)
Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
minor corrosion on wheel arches. Not very prominent.
offside front wheel bearing is slightly rough
Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Battery insecure
Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
fuel pressure damper very rusty.
minor wear on brake pedal rubber.
offside rear handbrake cable insecure.
fuel pump mounting bracket very rusty but fuel pump still secure.
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
exhaust emits faint blue smoke & smells of burning oil.
fuel filler pipe hose clip broken. May leak if the tank is filled.
serious oil leak from oil pressure sender switch.
How Reliable is the Ford Escort?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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A203 VHX is a 1984 Ford Escort in White with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 A203 VHX, 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 A203 VHX registered?
A203 VHX is a 1984 Ford Escort, first registered on 29 May 1984.
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