MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
66,881 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
rear side inner trackrod end has some wear require replacement
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
damage to wind screen on edge of swept area will pass on retest if no worse
Front suspension retaining device missing (2.5.A.4)
Offside Inner Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
Offside Inner Suspension arm locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a)
Offside Lower An item not tested (Manual)
Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)
Nearside Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
damage to wind screen on edge of swept area will pass on retest if no worse
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
How Reliable is the Ford Escort?
Based on 4,961,191 MOT tests across 821,553 vehicles.
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A256 ONF is a 1984 Ford Escort in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.
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 A256 ONF, 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 ONF registered?
A256 ONF is a 1984 Ford Escort, first registered on 31 May 1984.
Is A256 ONF safe to buy?
The MOT history for A256 ONF shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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