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A220 MAH

1984 Ford Escort

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2023
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

45,988 mi
Last recorded45,988 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2022
Typical for 1984 Ford Escort53,632 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA220 MAH
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1984
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2022 45,988 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

clocks in dashboard have been changed

Pass 18 Dec 2015 85,997 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2015 85,995 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wing (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded boot floor (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill/ floor (5.2.6)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 8 Dec 2014 84,048 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

brake pipes greased

Fail 5 Dec 2014 84,048 miles

Offside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

brake pipes greased

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 31 Oct 2014 84,037 miles

Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Front passenger door pillar deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.B.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Rear Tailgate cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Nov 2013 82,278 miles

FUEL PIPIS SLIGHTLY CORRODED

OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE REA LIGHT LENS SLIGHTLY DAMGE

Fail 27 Sep 2013 82,223 miles

Fuel hose insecure (7.2.1)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

FUIL PIPE SLIGHTY CORRODED

REAR OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE LAMP LENS SLIGHTY DAMAGE

Pass 24 Sep 2012 79,537 miles

FUEL PIPR SLIGHTLY CORRODED

OFFSIDE REAR LIGHT LENS SLIGHTLY DAMAGE

Fail 24 Sep 2012 79,537 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

FUEL PIPR SLIGHTLY CORRODED

OFFSIDE REAR LIGHT LENS SLIGHTLY DAMAGE

Pass 9 Sep 2011 76,878 miles

FRONT TO REAR METAL FUEL PIPES CORRODED

O/S/R CHASSIS SLIGHTLY CORRODED AS MARKED WITHIN 30CM OF SUSPENSION ARM MOUNT

Fail 5 Sep 2011 76,878 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

FRONT TO REAR METAL FUEL PIPES CORRODED

O/S/R CHASSIS SLIGHTLY CORRODED AS MARKED WITHIN 30CM OF SUSPENSION ARM MOUNT

Pass 1 Oct 2010 74,096 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2010 74,096 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 25 Sep 2009 71,027 miles

brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 24 Sep 2009 71,027 miles

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

coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 5 Sep 2008 67,211 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2008 67,211 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2007 65,107 miles

oil level is to high.

no rear seat belts to test.

welded patch on rear chassise leg as marked needs more weld around patch.

Pass 15 Sep 2006 61,939 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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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A220 MAH 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 55%.

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 A220 MAH, 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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A220 MAH is a 1984 Ford Escort, first registered on 1 February 1984.

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