MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
97,631 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Oil leak
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Rear front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective
Oil leak
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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A235 DJM is a 1984 Ford Escort in White with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 A235 DJM, 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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How do I check the history of A235 DJM?
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What year was A235 DJM registered?
A235 DJM is a 1984 Ford Escort, first registered on 1 January 1984.
Is A235 DJM safe to buy?
The MOT history for A235 DJM shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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