MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
64,155 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
slight binding o/s/f brake
slight exhaust blow/rear
various body corrosion throughout
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)
Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
1) Corrosion evident outer sills, outer floor area,s, all seamwork, doorsteps etc. † †2) Heavy corrosion to suspension. † †3) O/S suspension swivel joint some play.
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Corrosion evident outer sills, outer floor areas, all seamwork, doorsteps etc †Heavy corrosion to suspension components. †O/S swivel joint is worn. †
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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A222 VTG is a 1983 Ford Escort in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
Across all 1983 Ford Escort models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.9% with a typical mileage of 55,626 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 A222 VTG, 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 43 years old, this Ford Escort is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was A222 VTG registered?
A222 VTG is a 1983 Ford Escort, first registered on 12 September 1983.
Is A222 VTG safe to buy?
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