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A303 PNW

1984 Ford Escort

Black Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2025
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

58,003 mi
Last recorded58,003 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2024
Typical for 1984 Ford Escort53,632 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA303 PNW
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1984
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2024 58,003 miles

vehicle has been waxoild on the underside

Pass 2 Sep 2022 57,993 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

advise front and rear brake inspection

Pass 18 Jun 2021 57,900 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Apr 2020 57,900 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2017 57,101 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 57,061 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2014 54,662 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2013 52,962 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2012 50,921 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Pass 13 May 2011 49,520 miles

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 13 May 2011 49,520 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 6 Jul 2007 49,517 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2006 49,498 miles

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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A303 PNW is a 1984 Ford Escort in Black with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 A303 PNW, 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 A303 PNW registered?

A303 PNW is a 1984 Ford Escort, first registered on 21 May 1984.

Is A303 PNW safe to buy?

The MOT history for A303 PNW shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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