MOT Status
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40,118 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Headlamp not working on dipped beam both (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Headlamp not working on main beam both (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions both rear (5.2.3 (i))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))
Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)
Brake pipe slightly corroded front and rear (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
n/s/f wheel bearing slightly rough
n/s/f wheel bearing slightly rough
Brake pipe slightly corroded front and rear (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
n/s/r whell bearing slightly rough
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
n/s/r whell bearing slightly rough
Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside rear tyre worn on inside edge
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)
Front Upper Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Front Upper Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
coolant leaking
handbrake traval close limit needs ajustment
How Reliable is the Ford Escort?
Based on 4,961,191 MOT tests across 821,553 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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A204 TYB is a 1984 Ford Escort in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.
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 A204 TYB, 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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A204 TYB is a 1984 Ford Escort, first registered on 11 May 1984.
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