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A756 BAW

1984 Ford Escort

Blue Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2010
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

50,269 mi
Last recorded50,269 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2009
Typical for 1984 Ford Escort53,632 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA756 BAW
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1984
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 29 Jan 2009 50,269 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2008 49,433 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 26 Jan 2007 48,177 miles

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

o/s rear sill corroded

oil pressure switch leaking

Pass 25 Jan 2006 46,906 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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A756 BAW is a 1984 Ford Escort in Blue with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 A756 BAW, 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 A756 BAW registered?

A756 BAW is a 1984 Ford Escort, first registered on 1 February 1984.

Is A756 BAW safe to buy?

The MOT history for A756 BAW shows 4 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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