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A525 VTU

1984 Ford Escort

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2012
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

23,690 mi
Last recorded23,690 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2011
Typical for 1984 Ford Escort53,632 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA525 VTU
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1984
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 1 Nov 2011 23,690 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2010 23,397 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2009 22,320 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2008 21,705 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 29 Oct 2007 21,215 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2006 20,395 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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A525 VTU 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 100%.

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 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 VTU, 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 A525 VTU registered?

A525 VTU is a 1984 Ford Escort, first registered on 13 April 1984.

Is A525 VTU safe to buy?

The MOT history for A525 VTU shows 6 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does A525 VTU have outstanding finance?

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