MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
55,586 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
All four tyres stretched.
Both front tyre valve stems deteriorated.
Front brake application slightly uneven.
Gearbox mounting defective ()
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area modified, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.3)
Rear wheel bearing has slight play Both (2.6.2)
Spare tyre defective ()
Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch All four ()
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area modified, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.3)
Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Steering rack mounts (2.2.C.1h)
Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
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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A651 VMD is a 1983 Ford Escort in Beige with a 1,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.
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 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 A651 VMD, 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 A651 VMD registered?
A651 VMD is a 1983 Ford Escort, first registered on 31 August 1983.
Is A651 VMD safe to buy?
The MOT history for A651 VMD shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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