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A293 LVF

1984 Ford Escort

Black Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2008
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

87,436 mi
Last recorded87,436 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2007
Typical for 1984 Ford Escort53,632 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA293 LVF
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1984
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2007 87,436 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2007 87,429 miles

Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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A293 LVF is a 1984 Ford Escort in Black 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 A293 LVF, 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 A293 LVF registered?

A293 LVF is a 1984 Ford Escort, first registered on 13 January 1984.

Is A293 LVF safe to buy?

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