MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
79,393 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
brake pipes/fuel pipes badley fitted
dart tint on windows
offside front brake hose slight damage
offside rear tyre outer perished
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1) DANGEROUS
Offside Front brake disc has restricted free movement (3.5.1j) DANGEROUS
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS
handbrake cable close to exhaust
nearside door difficult to open
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
brake pipes coroded
brake pipes/fuel pipes badly fitted
dark tint on windows
offside front brake hose slight damage
offside rear tyre wall pereshed
How Reliable is the Ford Escort?
Based on 4,961,191 MOT tests across 821,553 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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A383 KLB is a 1984 Ford Escort in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 A383 KLB, 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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A383 KLB is a 1984 Ford Escort, first registered on 17 April 1984.
Is A383 KLB safe to buy?
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