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A400 JFY

1984 Ford Escort

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

40,391 mi
Last recorded40,391 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2017
Typical for 1984 Ford Escort53,632 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA400 JFY
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1984
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2017 40,391 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 14 Sep 2017 40,391 miles

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

Hazard warning switch faulty no tell tail on switch (1.4.B.1d)

Offside Front Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Jun 2016 40,382 miles

slight noise when spinning front wheels possible bearings or gearbox

Fail 9 Jun 2016 40,382 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing strut mounting (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

slight noise when spinning front wheels possible bearings or gearbox

Pass 12 Mar 2015 40,283 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2014 39,733 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2013 39,572 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 39,024 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 38,367 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2010 377,621 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 37,160 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 36,508 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2007 35,233 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2006 32,010 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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A400 JFY is a 1984 Ford Escort in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 A400 JFY, 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 A400 JFY registered?

A400 JFY is a 1984 Ford Escort, first registered on 26 April 1984.

Is A400 JFY safe to buy?

The MOT history for A400 JFY shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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