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A423 RUD

1984 Ford Escort

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2021
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

50,723 mi
Last recorded50,723 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2020
Typical for 1984 Ford Escort53,632 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA423 RUD
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1984
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2020 50,723 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2016 50,642 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front top mount slight play

Offside Front top mount slight play

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

front slam pannel corroded

fuel pump housing corroded

oil leak

Pass 4 Aug 2015 46,816 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

fule pump housing corroded

Fail 23 May 2015 46,792 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Pass 2 May 2014 41,741 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

fuel tank showing sign of aleak but not dripping

n/s/f tyre wall cracking on inner side

slight noise from n/s/f wheel bearing

Fail 2 May 2014 41,741 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

fuel tank showing sign of aleak but not dripping

n/s/f tyre wall cracking on inner side

slight noise from n/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 30 Apr 2013 36,626 miles

Oil leak

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 May 2012 30,657 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2011 30,623 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

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

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

all suspension rubbers cracking

body repair detaching from the front valence

corrosion to slam panel

exhaust catching on handbrake cable

fuel filter corroded

fuel pump bracket rotton

handbrake warning lamp not working

n/s brake pad warning wire insecure

water pipe above alternator chaffed

Pass 22 Jul 2010 28,708 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2009 27,413 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

check fuel tank for leaks

front fog light broken and has sharp adges

vehicle generally poor

Fail 19 Mar 2009 27,325 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

check fuel tank for leaks

front fog light broken and has sharp adges

vehicle generally poor

Pass 19 Mar 2008 25,825 miles

check fuel tank for leaks

Fail 13 Mar 2008 25,807 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

check fuel tank for leaks

Pass 15 Mar 2007 24,385 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2007 24,370 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 15 Mar 2006 23,300 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2006 23,300 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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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A423 RUD is a 1984 Ford Escort in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 A423 RUD, 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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A423 RUD is a 1984 Ford Escort, first registered on 12 November 1984.

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