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A579 JLL

1984 Ford Escort

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2025
Tests24 (13 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate54.2%

Mileage

21,935 mi
Last recorded21,935 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2024
Typical for 1984 Ford Escort53,632 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA579 JLL
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1984
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

13 pass 11 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2024 21,935 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2023 21,840 miles

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced a post bottom corner (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2018 20,993 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2018 20,989 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 25 Apr 2017 20,775 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 21 Apr 2017 20,775 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Pass 26 Apr 2016 20,559 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Fail 26 Apr 2016 20,559 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 14 Oct 2014 20,446 miles

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

brake pipes greased

Pass 14 Oct 2013 20,052 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 14 Oct 2013 20,034 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 23 Sep 2013 20,016 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 26 Sep 2012 19,035 miles

Oil leak

fuel pump mount rusty

Fail 21 Sep 2012 19,032 miles

Nearside Front brake caliper locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Nearside Front brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

fuel pump mount rusty

Pass 9 Jun 2011 13,241 miles

Corrosion starting nearside sill.

Nearside rear tyre close to legal limit.

Offside front brake flexi ferrule starting to corrode.

Offside rear brake flexi ferrule starting to corrode.

Fail 31 May 2011 13,241 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Corrosion starting nearside sill.

Nearside rear tyre close to legal limit.

Offside front brake flexi ferrule starting to corrode.

Offside rear brake flexi ferrule starting to corrode.

Pass 9 Dec 2009 336 miles

lower edge of off side front wing insecure

slight interaction @ rear lamps

slight lift in steering column

Fail 2 Dec 2009 336 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

lower edge of off side front wing insecure

slight interaction @ rear lamps

slight lift in steering column

Pass 18 Nov 2008 90,828 miles

near side headlamp chipped

rear number plate slightly blemished

slight lift in steering column

windscreen chipped

Fail 17 Nov 2008 90,828 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

near side headlamp chipped

rear number plate slightly blemished

slight lift in steering column

windscreen chipped

Pass 3 Aug 2007 79,258 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2007 79,258 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

engine leaking oil, sump pan corroded

near side headlamp chipped

windscreen chipped

Pass 28 Jul 2006 77,044 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

near side headlamp chipped

slight run out near side front brake

windscreen washers weak

Fail 28 Jul 2006 77,044 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

near side headlamp chipped

slight run out near side front brake

windscreen washers weak

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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A579 JLL is a 1984 Ford Escort in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.2%.

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 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 A579 JLL, 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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A579 JLL is a 1984 Ford Escort, first registered on 20 February 1984.

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