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A256 ACV

1984 Ford Escort

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2006
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

76,991 mi
Last recorded76,991 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2005
Typical for 1984 Ford Escort53,632 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA256 ACV
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1984
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Fail 18 Jun 2005 76,991 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

front slam panel rusted on nearside and offside

some rusting to flexi pipe unions

some rusting to rear of chassis

Pass 18 Jun 2005 76,991 miles

front slam panel rusted on nearside and offside

some rusting to flexi pipe unions

some rusting to rear of chassis

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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A256 ACV is a 1984 Ford Escort in Red 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 A256 ACV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A256 ACV registered?

A256 ACV is a 1984 Ford Escort, first registered on 30 December 1984.

Is A256 ACV safe to buy?

The MOT history for A256 ACV 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.

Does A256 ACV have outstanding finance?

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