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A22 KLT

1984 Ford Escort

White Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2025
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

87,099 mi
Last recorded87,099 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2024
Typical for 1984 Ford Escort53,632 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA22 KLT
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1984
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2024 87,099 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2022 87,088 miles

Hazzard light switch a bit fiddly

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

Pass 30 May 2020 36,370 miles

hazard light switch faulty

engine oil leaks

small amount of play in steering column

small leak from o/s outer cv boot

Fail 30 May 2020 36,370 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

engine oil leaks

hazard light switch faulty

small amount of play in steering column

small leak from o/s outer cv boot

Pass 4 Mar 2019 32,874 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Mar 2019 32,866 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Central Front flexi hose not fully secured

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front flexi hose not fully secured

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2016 84,982 miles

Body has slight corrosion both rear inner sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play both sides (2.6.2)

oil leak

Pass 26 May 2015 72,414 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 18 Feb 2014 69,887 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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)

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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A22 KLT is a 1984 Ford Escort in White 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 A22 KLT, 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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A22 KLT is a 1984 Ford Escort, first registered on 20 June 1984.

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