MOT Status
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29,867 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Inner cv boot leaking from clip
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
hazard warning lamps inoperative suspect switch fault
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid washer jet inop (3.5 (a))
Offside Front spot light inoperative
hazard warning lamps inoperative suspect switch fault
wiper operation very slow
Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
corrosion to near side front inner wing around previous weld repair
Nearside Front inner flitch under wheel arch has had repair carried out
Offside Front inner flitch under wheel arch slight corrosion
Brake fluid warning lamp inoperative (3.6.G.2)
Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
nsf osf flexi ferrols slight corosion
nsf tyre has been cathing wing.
osf floor pan corroded but is outside prescribed area.
osf strut turret seam slight corrosion
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
nsf tyre has been catching front wing
osf and nsf flexi brake hoses poor routing and ferrols slight corrosion
osf floor pan corroded and holed but is outside of any prescribed area
osf strut turret seam starting to corrode
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
Rear Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
How Reliable is the Ford Escort?
Based on 4,961,191 MOT tests across 821,553 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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A525 OTP is a 1983 Ford Escort in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.
Across all 1983 Ford Escort models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.9% with a typical mileage of 55,626 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.
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 A525 OTP, 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 43 years old, this Ford Escort is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was A525 OTP registered?
A525 OTP is a 1983 Ford Escort, first registered on 18 August 1983.
Is A525 OTP safe to buy?
The MOT history for A525 OTP shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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