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A407 RBH

1984 Ford Escort

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2025
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

82,669 mi
Last recorded82,669 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2024
Typical for 1984 Ford Escort53,632 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA407 RBH
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1984
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2024 82,669 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2023 81,448 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2022 79,830 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2022 79,830 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Feb 2021 77,721 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2020 76,462 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2019 75,430 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2018 74,258 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2017 74,257 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2017 74,256 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 16 Jul 2015 74,179 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2006 71,310 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

off side wiper blade slight split

Pass 6 Aug 2005 68,493 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2005 68,493 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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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A407 RBH is a 1984 Ford Escort in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 A407 RBH, 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 A407 RBH registered?

A407 RBH is a 1984 Ford Escort, first registered on 12 March 1984.

Is A407 RBH safe to buy?

The MOT history for A407 RBH shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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