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A535 UHT

1984 Ford Escort

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2024
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

61,924 mi
Last recorded61,924 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2023
Typical for 1984 Ford Escort53,632 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA535 UHT
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1984
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2023 61,924 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2021 61,922 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2021 61,917 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Pass 9 Apr 2019 61,845 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 Apr 2018 61,761 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2016 61,609 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2015 61,651 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2015 61,651 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 22 Aug 2013 61,319 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Aug 2013 61,319 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 61,225 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 16 Sep 2009 61,014 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2008 60,322 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2007 59,160 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2006 58,972 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2006 58,972 miles

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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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A535 UHT is a 1984 Ford Escort in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 A535 UHT, 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 A535 UHT registered?

A535 UHT is a 1984 Ford Escort, first registered on 19 June 1984.

Is A535 UHT safe to buy?

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