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A453 JLD

1984 Ford Escort

White Petrol 1295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

82,599 mi
Last recorded82,599 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2009
Typical for 1984 Ford Escort53,632 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA453 JLD
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1984
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,295cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2009 82,599 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2008 81,627 miles

nsr and osr inner sills starting to rust

os steering arm slight play

Pass 11 Jan 2008 80,925 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2008 80,925 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Jan 2007 80,062 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2006 79,054 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2006 79,054 miles

Offside Front Upper Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Outer Rear Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.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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A453 JLD is a 1984 Ford Escort in White with a 1,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 A453 JLD, 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 A453 JLD registered?

A453 JLD is a 1984 Ford Escort, first registered on 20 February 1984.

Is A453 JLD safe to buy?

The MOT history for A453 JLD shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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