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A475 RVS

1984 Ford Escort

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2018
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

60,915 mi
Last recorded60,915 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2024
Typical for 1984 Ford Escort53,632 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA475 RVS
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1984
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Fail 14 Sep 2024 60,915 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Body has an unsafe modification fuel pump modification mounting plate touching suspension arm (6.2.1 (d) (i))

Emissions unable to be completed over heating/high exhaust fumes (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure lamp glass (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

Electrical wiring insecure driver side footwell (4.11 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

rear seats missing

Pass 10 Aug 2017 20,321 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 138 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2014 67,988 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2012 66,900 miles

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Pass 16 Aug 2012 66,900 miles

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 RVS is a 1984 Ford Escort in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 A475 RVS, 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 A475 RVS registered?

A475 RVS is a 1984 Ford Escort, first registered on 16 May 1984.

Is A475 RVS safe to buy?

The MOT history for A475 RVS shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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