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A356 PFE

1983 Ford Escort

Black Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2025
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

42,340 mi
Last recorded42,340 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2024
Typical for 1983 Ford Escort55,626 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA356 PFE
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1983
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2024 42,340 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2023 40,552 miles

Offside Front Lower Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Pass 22 Aug 2022 38,235 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2018 36,775 miles
Pass 19 May 2017 34,349 miles
Pass 20 May 2016 31,788 miles
Pass 13 May 2015 30,614 miles
Pass 16 May 2014 29,270 miles
Pass 14 May 2013 27,029 miles
Pass 1 May 2012 23,517 miles
Fail 1 May 2012 23,517 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 20 Apr 2011 17,113 miles

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 5 May 2010 15,459 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 11,646 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2008 7,323 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 10 May 2007 5,033 miles
Pass 2 May 2006 1,763 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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A356 PFE is a 1983 Ford Escort in Black with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

Across all 1983 Ford Escort models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.9% with a typical mileage of 55,626 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 A356 PFE, 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 43 years old, this Ford Escort is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was A356 PFE registered?

A356 PFE is a 1983 Ford Escort, first registered on 1 August 1983.

Is A356 PFE safe to buy?

The MOT history for A356 PFE shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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