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A404 JER

1984 Ford Escort

Red Petrol 1295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2022
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

46,898 mi
Last recorded46,898 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2021
Typical for 1984 Ford Escort53,632 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA404 JER
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1984
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,295cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2021 46,898 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive strut mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2020 46,498 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2019 46,481 miles

Floor pan and front upper inner struts are slightly corroded

Pass 13 Apr 2011 46,412 miles

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 9 Apr 2010 43,390 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2009 46,368 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 3 Apr 2008 46,309 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2007 46,248 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2007 46,248 miles

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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A404 JER is a 1984 Ford Escort in Red with a 1,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 A404 JER, 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 A404 JER registered?

A404 JER is a 1984 Ford Escort, first registered on 24 May 1984.

Is A404 JER safe to buy?

The MOT history for A404 JER shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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