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A543 WUS

1984 Ford Escort

White Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2025
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

13,718 mi
Last recorded13,718 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2024
Typical for 1984 Ford Escort53,632 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA543 WUS
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1984
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2024 13,718 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2022 12,974 miles

underbody covered in underseal

Pass 23 Sep 2021 10,725 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2020 10,574 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 9 Apr 2019 6,851 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

both front brake hoses slightly insecure

offside front tyre perished and split (inner side wall)

Pass 5 Apr 2018 105,861 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2017 5,666 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2008 5,028 miles

full inspection of sills not possible, covered in mouldings.

Fail 28 Jun 2008 5,023 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Battery insecure

Pass 9 Jun 2007 4,400 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Fail 27 May 2006 82,391 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 27 May 2006 82,391 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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A543 WUS is a 1984 Ford Escort in White with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 A543 WUS, 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.

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What year was A543 WUS registered?

A543 WUS is a 1984 Ford Escort, first registered on 30 December 1984.

Is A543 WUS safe to buy?

The MOT history for A543 WUS shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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