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A255 VGC

1984 Ford Escort

Black Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2018
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

42,695 mi
Last recorded42,695 miles
Recorded on12 May 2017
Typical for 1984 Ford Escort53,632 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA255 VGC
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1984
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 May 2017 42,695 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2015 42,685 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2014 42,685 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

o/s/r wheel bearing slight noise

Pass 20 May 2013 42,674 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2011 42,588 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2010 42,079 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2010 42,079 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 16 Feb 2010 42,079 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2009 49,220 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2007 39,876 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2007 39,038 miles

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 13 Feb 2007 39,036 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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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A255 VGC is a 1984 Ford Escort in Black with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 A255 VGC, 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 A255 VGC registered?

A255 VGC is a 1984 Ford Escort, first registered on 16 February 1984.

Is A255 VGC safe to buy?

The MOT history for A255 VGC shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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