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A332 OFV

1984 Ford Escort

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

69,941 mi
Last recorded69,941 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2010
Typical for 1984 Ford Escort53,632 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA332 OFV
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1984
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2010 69,941 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Apr 2009 66,476 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2009 66,469 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 7 May 2008 66,401 miles

Battery insecure

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

Nearside Front Steering system lightly rubbing (2.2.D.2a)

Offside Front Steering system lightly rubbing (2.2.D.2a)

Oil leak

slight play on bottom column bush

Fail 2 May 2008 66,390 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component securing device missing (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Offside Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.3.A.2)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component locking device missing (3.5.1l)

Offside Stop lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Battery insecure

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

Nearside Front Steering system lightly rubbing (2.2.D.2a)

Offside Front Steering system lightly rubbing (2.2.D.2a)

slight play on bottom column bush

Pass 25 Apr 2007 66,287 miles

Battery insecure

battery tray and surrounding areas has slight corrosion and seam sealer/filler over welding

slight play in steering column

Fail 25 Apr 2007 66,287 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Battery insecure

battery tray and surrounding area has slight corrosion and filler with seam sealer over welding

Pass 5 Jun 2006 66,051 miles

damp around fuel filter no leak visible

slight lift in top of steering column

Fail 31 May 2006 66,037 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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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A332 OFV is a 1984 Ford Escort in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 A332 OFV, 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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A332 OFV is a 1984 Ford Escort, first registered on 27 April 1984.

Is A332 OFV safe to buy?

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