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A256 ONF

1984 Ford Escort

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2011
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

66,881 mi
Last recorded66,881 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2010
Typical for 1984 Ford Escort53,632 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA256 ONF
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1984
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2010 66,881 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2009 63,887 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2008 58,828 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 30 Oct 2007 55,054 miles

damage to wind screen on edge of swept area will pass on retest if no worse

Fail 24 Oct 2007 55,049 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2006 50,780 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2005 49,276 miles

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.

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 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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