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A252 XOF

1984 Ford Escort

Blue Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2009
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

51,373 mi
Last recorded51,373 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2009
Typical for 1984 Ford Escort53,632 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA252 XOF
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1984
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Fail 11 Mar 2009 51,373 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

Offside Front Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.3.A.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

front number plate cracked / deteriorating

nearside and offside front step sills corroding

nearside and offside outer sills corroding

nearside rear inner sill corroding

offside front inner wheel arch at front corroding

offside rear step sill corroding

offside rear tyre showing uneven wear

Pass 29 Mar 2008 49,491 miles

Oil leak

handbrake cables showing wear [slightly stiff]

nearside rear brake noisey

step sills corroding

Fail 17 Mar 2008 49,490 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Oil leak

handbrake cables showing wear [slightly stiff]

nearside rear brake noisey

step sills corroding

Pass 14 Mar 2007 47,726 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2007 47,726 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Oil leak

front number plate in poor condition

inner and outer sills corroded

steering heavy

Pass 24 Mar 2006 44,906 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2006 44,906 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

front number plate cracked

oil leak

under side of vehicle corroded

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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A252 XOF is a 1984 Ford Escort in Blue with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

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 A252 XOF, 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 A252 XOF registered?

A252 XOF is a 1984 Ford Escort, first registered on 3 April 1984.

Is A252 XOF safe to buy?

The MOT history for A252 XOF shows 7 tests with a 42.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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