MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
80,738 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
Nearside Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)
Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Offside Front Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
How Reliable is the Ford Escort?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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A474 RAT is a 1984 Ford Escort in Black with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.
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 A474 RAT, 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 A474 RAT registered?
A474 RAT is a 1984 Ford Escort, first registered on 16 April 1984.
Is A474 RAT safe to buy?
The MOT history for A474 RAT shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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