MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
76,991 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Vehicle Details
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
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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.
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