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A352 HGY

1984 Ford Escort

Black Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2022
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

90,764 mi
Last recorded90,764 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2021
Typical for 1984 Ford Escort53,632 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA352 HGY
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1984
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2021 90,764 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2017 88,448 miles

Fuel hose slightly chafed (7.2.2)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion Wing (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion Wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 4 Jul 2016 86,561 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 13 Jul 2015 85,029 miles

Nearside Outer Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

offside front inner wing to slam panel corroded

Pass 24 Jun 2014 83,454 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2013 81,195 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2012 78,833 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 21 Jun 2011 73,081 miles

Offside Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Inner Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Jun 2010 68,394 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Inner Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 22 Jun 2009 61,758 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2008 60,609 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2008 60,609 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 11 May 2007 60,328 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2006 59,729 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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A352 HGY is a 1984 Ford Escort in Black with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 A352 HGY, 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 A352 HGY registered?

A352 HGY is a 1984 Ford Escort, first registered on 5 June 1984.

Is A352 HGY safe to buy?

The MOT history for A352 HGY shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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