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A463 VML

1984 Ford Escort

Black Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

74,241 mi
Last recorded74,241 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2008
Typical for 1984 Ford Escort53,632 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA463 VML
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1984
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2008 74,241 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2008 74,241 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2007 63,643 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2007 63,643 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Sep 2006 52,550 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2006 52,539 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicators not in good working order (function impaired) (1.5.A1b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not in good working order (function impaired) (1.5.A1b)

Offside Front Direction indicators not in good working order (function impaired) (1.5.A1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicators not in good working order (function impaired) (1.5.A1b)

Parking brake lever is impeded in its travel (3.1.6c)

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

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

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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A463 VML is a 1984 Ford Escort in Black with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 A463 VML, 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 A463 VML registered?

A463 VML is a 1984 Ford Escort, first registered on 30 December 1984.

Is A463 VML safe to buy?

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