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A365 AMO

1984 Ford Escort

Black Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2024
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

46,147 mi
Last recorded46,147 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2023
Typical for 1984 Ford Escort53,632 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA365 AMO
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1984
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2023 46,147 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2022 46,119 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2021 45,954 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2019 45,795 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2018 45,754 miles
Pass 31 May 2017 45,638 miles
Pass 31 May 2016 45,514 miles
Pass 28 May 2015 45,344 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2014 45,308 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2013 45,285 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 45,130 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2011 44,840 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2010 44,691 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 44,481 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2009 44,479 miles

Front registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Rear registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 23 Jun 2007 43,303 miles

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

o/s/f coil springlower mount rusted

steering rack play on maximum limits

tca bushes deteriorating

Pass 4 Jul 2006 41,833 miles

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 27 Jun 2005 40,066 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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A365 AMO is a 1984 Ford Escort in Black with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 A365 AMO, 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 A365 AMO registered?

A365 AMO is a 1984 Ford Escort, first registered on 4 January 1984.

Is A365 AMO safe to buy?

The MOT history for A365 AMO shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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