MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
45,443 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)
Nearside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)
Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
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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A542 VOB is a 1983 Ford Escort in Blue with a 1,117cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 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 A542 VOB, 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 A542 VOB registered?
A542 VOB is a 1983 Ford Escort, first registered on 30 September 1983.
Is A542 VOB safe to buy?
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