MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
93,969 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)
Battery insecure
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)
Oil leak
corrion rear wheel arches
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)
Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)
Battery insecure
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)
Oil leak
corrion rear wheel arches
Nearside brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)
Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Steering rack fractured and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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A240 WET is a 1983 Ford Escort in Gold with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 A240 WET, 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 A240 WET registered?
A240 WET is a 1983 Ford Escort, first registered on 1 August 1983.
Is A240 WET safe to buy?
The MOT history for A240 WET shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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