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A209 SAT

1984 Ford Escort

Blue Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2025
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

37,917 mi
Last recorded37,917 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2024
Typical for 1984 Ford Escort53,632 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA209 SAT
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1984
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2024 37,917 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2023 37,735 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes been coved in grease (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 8 Aug 2022 37,459 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both mains front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides iner arch (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides flexi to drum (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Jul 2021 37,298 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2020 37,051 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 May 2019 36,387 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 May 2018 36,031 miles
Fail 1 May 2018 36,030 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 2 May 2017 35,331 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2016 33,643 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2015 32,628 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 29 May 2015 32,628 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 5 Jun 2014 31,132 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

nearside rear lower sill slightly corroded

Pass 30 May 2013 29,799 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2012 29,336 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2012 29,336 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 9 Jun 2011 29,082 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2010 28,585 miles

corrosion started in nearside outer sill section

Pass 10 Jun 2009 27,793 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2008 27,051 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2007 26,019 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2007 26,019 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Jun 2006 25,528 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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A209 SAT is a 1984 Ford Escort in Blue with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 A209 SAT, 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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A209 SAT is a 1984 Ford Escort, first registered on 16 June 1984.

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