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A356 XDA

1984 Ford Escort

Gold Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2015
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

72,059 mi
Last recorded72,059 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2014
Typical for 1984 Ford Escort53,632 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA356 XDA
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1984
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2014 72,059 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Fail 12 Jul 2014 72,058 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 22 Apr 2013 70,475 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2013 70,475 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

advise steering rackends

Pass 26 Apr 2012 68,803 miles

advise steering rackends

Fail 17 Apr 2012 68,803 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

advise steering rackends

Pass 19 Apr 2011 67,073 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2011 67,073 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 21 Apr 2010 65,564 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2009 63,522 miles

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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 XDA is a 1984 Ford Escort in Gold with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 A356 XDA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A356 XDA registered?

A356 XDA is a 1984 Ford Escort, first registered on 2 March 1984.

Is A356 XDA safe to buy?

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