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A349 POO

1984 Ford Escort

Brown Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2025
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

55,503 mi
Last recorded55,503 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2024
Typical for 1984 Ford Escort53,632 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA349 POO
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1984
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2024 55,503 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2024 55,503 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 16 May 2020 55,503 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2018 55,300 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Apr 2017 54,594 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2015 52,903 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2013 48,223 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2012 45,075 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2011 41,993 miles

slight imbalance on front brakes

slight noise o/s/r bearing

small splits on wipers

Pass 27 Nov 2010 40,675 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2006 40,638 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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A349 POO is a 1984 Ford Escort in Brown with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 A349 POO, 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 A349 POO registered?

A349 POO is a 1984 Ford Escort, first registered on 21 August 1984.

Is A349 POO safe to buy?

The MOT history for A349 POO shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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