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A849 GLL

1984 Ford Escort

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2024
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

77,472 mi
Last recorded77,472 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2023
Typical for 1984 Ford Escort53,632 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA849 GLL
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1984
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2023 77,472 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2022 77,184 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 May 2021 77,017 miles
Fail 14 May 2021 77,017 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Jun 2020 76,590 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2018 76,572 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2018 76,569 miles

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Electrical wiring connectors for braking disconnected pad sensor (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Electrical wiring inadequately secured starter soliniode (4.11 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust box blow

Pass 29 Jan 2016 76,551 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2016 76,551 miles

Rear Fuel pipe insecure (7.2.1)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Jan 2015 76,013 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Jan 2014 75,909 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2014 75,909 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 28 Jan 2013 73,383 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 22 Jan 2013 73,381 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 25 Jan 2012 70,436 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2011 68,083 miles

Oil leak

Vehicle starting to rust in places

Fail 13 Jan 2011 68,083 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Oil leak

Vehicle starting to rust in places

Pass 15 Jan 2010 64,302 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2009 59,788 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2008 56,517 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2007 55,900 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2006 55,735 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2006 55,729 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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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A849 GLL is a 1984 Ford Escort in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 A849 GLL, 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 A849 GLL registered?

A849 GLL is a 1984 Ford Escort, first registered on 8 March 1984.

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