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A217 BBD

1984 Ford Escort

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

49,456 mi
Last recorded49,456 miles
Recorded on23 May 2012
Typical for 1984 Ford Escort53,632 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA217 BBD
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1984
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 May 2012 49,456 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 48,075 miles
Pass 13 May 2010 46,674 miles
Fail 13 May 2010 46,674 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2009 46,095 miles
Fail 11 May 2009 46,095 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 May 2008 45,382 miles

both wiper blades split on ends.

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Apr 2007 45,153 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 May 2006 44,520 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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A217 BBD is a 1984 Ford Escort in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 A217 BBD, 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 A217 BBD registered?

A217 BBD is a 1984 Ford Escort, first registered on 21 May 1984.

Is A217 BBD safe to buy?

The MOT history for A217 BBD shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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