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A2 BAC

1984 Ford Escort

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2014
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

86,821 mi
Last recorded86,821 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2013
Typical for 1984 Ford Escort53,632 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA2 BAC
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1984
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2013 86,821 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2011 85,317 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2011 85,317 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 7 Jun 2010 82,660 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2007 82,602 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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A2 BAC is a 1984 Ford Escort in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 A2 BAC, 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 A2 BAC registered?

A2 BAC is a 1984 Ford Escort, first registered on 1 March 1984.

Is A2 BAC safe to buy?

The MOT history for A2 BAC shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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