CarVerify

Free Car Check

A507 ERR

1984 Ford Escort

Blue Petrol 1295cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

82,052 mi
Last recorded82,052 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2014
Typical for 1984 Ford Escort53,632 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Ford
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationA507 ERR
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1984
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,295cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2014 82,052 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

vehicle has been extensivly welded

Pass 22 Apr 2013 80,815 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 30 Apr 2012 79,494 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 13 May 2011 78,150 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 9 May 2011 78,142 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 28 Apr 2010 76,556 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

o/s/r hub slight noisewhen rotated

Pass 20 Apr 2009 75,502 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2009 75,484 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 2 May 2008 74,809 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 29 Apr 2008 74,788 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 30 Apr 2007 73,533 miles

welding heavily under sealed

Fail 27 Apr 2007 73,499 miles

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 5 May 2006 71,951 miles
Fail 3 May 2006 71,941 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2) DANGEROUS

Fail 24 Apr 2006 71,909 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 21 Apr 2005 69,987 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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
Full Ford Escort reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

A507 ERR is a 1984 Ford Escort in Blue with a 1,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 A507 ERR, 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

How do I check the history of A507 ERR?

You can check the full history of A507 ERR by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was A507 ERR registered?

A507 ERR is a 1984 Ford Escort, first registered on 18 April 1984.

Is A507 ERR safe to buy?

The MOT history for A507 ERR shows 16 tests with a 56.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does A507 ERR have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on A507 ERR. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.