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A475 PRN

1984 Ford Escort

Red Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2024
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

32,589 mi
Last recorded32,589 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2023
Typical for 1984 Ford Escort53,632 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA475 PRN
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1984
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2023 32,589 miles

vehicle waxoiled

Pass 21 Jul 2022 40,575 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive end of inner sill slightly corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive brake drum back plate slightly corroded (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Jul 2022 40,575 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt inner CV boot insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength lower section of front bulkhead/passenger footwell excessively corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill excessively corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tyre has several tears around circumference of inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive end of inner sill slightly corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre slightly perished/cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive brake drum back plate slightly corroded (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 14 Aug 2020 40,568 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front wiper blade slightly deteriorated

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer has minor leak (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill slightly corroded/getting weak (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front & rear registration plates slightly deteriorated (0.1 (b))

Fail 12 Aug 2020 40,568 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front wiper blade slightly deteriorated

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer has minor leak (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill slightly corroded/getting weak (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front & rear registration plates slightly deteriorated (0.1 (b))

Pass 16 Jan 2013 40,568 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

nearside front floor corroded slightly

offside and nearside rear floor corroded slightly

Fail 9 Jan 2013 40,568 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Centre Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

nearside front floor corroded slightly

offside and nearside rear floor corroded slightly

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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A475 PRN is a 1984 Ford Escort in Red with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 A475 PRN, 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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A475 PRN is a 1984 Ford Escort, first registered on 30 April 1984.

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