MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
96,099 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Oil leak
nearside rear inner flitch inadaquetly repaired not in perscribed area
offside lower wing corroded
slight play in steering rack
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)
Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS
Oil leak
nearside rear inner flitch inadaquetly repaired not in perscribed area
offside lower wing corroded
slight play in steering rack
Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)
Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
How Reliable is the Ford Escort?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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A894 HFK is a 1983 Ford Escort in Blue with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
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 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 A894 HFK, 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 A894 HFK registered?
A894 HFK is a 1983 Ford Escort, first registered on 6 October 1983.
Is A894 HFK safe to buy?
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