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A235 WMT

1984 Ford Escort

Beige Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

50,345 mi
Last recorded50,345 miles
Recorded on29 May 2018
Typical for 1984 Ford Escort53,632 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA235 WMT
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1984
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 May 2018 50,345 miles
Pass 5 May 2017 49,643 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 49,074 miles
Pass 27 May 2015 48,580 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 30 May 2014 48,053 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 31 Jan 2013 47,825 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2013 47,812 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Pass 20 Dec 2011 45,512 miles

Oil leak

Pass 17 Jan 2011 44,807 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2011 96,605 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 5 Jan 2010 43,876 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2009 43,865 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 39,388 miles
Fail 22 May 2007 35,040 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 May 2007 35,040 miles
Pass 19 May 2006 31,274 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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A235 WMT is a 1984 Ford Escort in Beige with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 A235 WMT, 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 A235 WMT registered?

A235 WMT is a 1984 Ford Escort, first registered on 16 January 1984.

Is A235 WMT safe to buy?

The MOT history for A235 WMT shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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