MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
97,266 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside wiper blade
O/s/f tyre perishing in tread
Slight corrosion around rear suspension mounts
Slight corrosion to front to rear brake pipe
Slight corrsion to metal ferrerls on rear flexi hose,s
Slight oil leak from engine
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside wiper blade
O/s/f tyre perishing in tread
Slight corrosion around rear suspension mounts
Slight corrosion to front to rear brake pipe
Slight corrsion to metal ferrerls on rear flexi hose,s
Slight oil leak from engine
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Fuel tank /fill hose clip corroded and broken
exhaust clamp not secure rear center
oil leak rear of engine
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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A866 XTX is a 1984 Ford Escort in White with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
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 A866 XTX, 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 A866 XTX registered?
A866 XTX is a 1984 Ford Escort, first registered on 9 May 1984.
Is A866 XTX safe to buy?
The MOT history for A866 XTX shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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