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93,051 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive sill damage. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive sill damage. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
Front Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Offside Front Direction indicator light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)
Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)
Centre Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts all (3.6.B.2a)
Centre Front Brake pipe inadequately supported all (3.6.B.1)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing broken in (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Brake cable insecure rubbing on wheel (3.5.1d)
Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Rear Fuel pipe insecure (7.2.1)
How Reliable is the Ford Escort?
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A455 PWR is a 1984 Ford Escort in Black with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.
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 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 A455 PWR, 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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A455 PWR is a 1984 Ford Escort, first registered on 18 June 1984.
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